(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam is committed to actively contributing to global efforts to maintain international peace and security through cooperation to address impact of climate change and food insecurity, a Vietnamese diplomat said.
 Deputy head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations Nguyen Hoang Nguyen addresses the UN Security Council’s high-level open debate. (Photo: VNA) |
Minister Counselor and deputy head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations Nguyen Hoang Nguyen addressed the UN Security Council’s high-level open debate on “Impact of Climate Crisis, Food Insecurity on Efforts to Achieve Peace, Development” on Wednesday.
He called on the UN Security Council to promote its role in preventing conflicts, take a more comprehensive and balanced approach between traditional and non-traditional security threats.
It is necessary to strengthen consultation and coordination with UN agencies, relevant mechanisms and initiatives at the international, regional and national levels to promptly handle security risks from climate change and food insecurity, the diplomat said.
He stressed the importance of compliance with international law and the UN Charter in conflicts, saying relevant parties must not attack and destroy essential climate and civil infrastructure, especially water and food supply facilities, in accordance with Resolutions 2417 and 2573 of the Security Council.