The appeal was made at a plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly held Thursday at the UN Headquarters in New York, following the failure of the UN Security Council to adopt a draft resolution on safeguarding maritime security and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, said Vietnam condemns military attacks against sovereign states, especially those not party to the conflict. He underscored the obligation to protect civilians and essential civilian infrastructure in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions, including Security Council Resolution 2573.
Ambassador Viet called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, refrain from actions that could escalate tensions, and avoid the threat or use of force. Disputes, he said, must be resolved through peaceful means based on international law and the UN Charter.
Stressing that goodwill dialogue is the only path to sustainable peace, Ambassador Viet welcomed the temporary ceasefire agreement and urged parties to seize the opportunity to advance dialogue and seek long-term solutions. He also acknowledged and supported international efforts to maintain communication channels and create space for diplomacy.
