At a high-level open debate on upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system in New York on Tuesday, Ambassador Viet recalled that Vietnam, in its capacity as President of the UN Security Council in January 2020, had chaired an open debate and issued a presidential statement on the same topic.
The ambassador expressed deep concern over escalating geopolitical tensions, expanding conflicts, serious violations of international law, and arms races, which are eroding trust in multilateralism and the UN. He underscored Vietnam’s readiness to work with other UN members to promote dialogue, strengthen trust and contribute to peace, development and justice worldwide.
The event, held under the chairmanship of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during China’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council in May, drew the participation and speeches of nearly 20 foreign ministers and deputy foreign ministers, along with ambassadors and representatives from around 100 UN member states.
