Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN. (Photo: VNA)President Phuc is scheduled to attend the high-level GeneralDebate of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session and three high-levelmeetings on global food security system, climate security and response to theCOVID-19 pandemic; and meet with a number of heads of state and partners fromthe US, the diplomat revealed.
As the trip takes place amid the complex resurgence of the COVID-19 globally, it carries a very special meaning, the ambassador said, adding that it shows how Vietnam takes its responsibility very seriously and is strongly committed as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the 2020 – 2021 term.
The meetings are expected to accelerate response to the pandemic, deal with its consequences and promote post-pandemic economic recovery, he continued. It also provides the president a chance to discuss with other heads of state about the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
He moved on to say that Vietnam has been highly regardedby the international community for its work in the UNSC and UN at large andthe imprints it has left after accomplishing its role as President of theUNSC in January 2020 and April 2021.
Many countries held that Vietnam has fulfilled itscommitments to the UNSC, foster the rule of law and enhance the role of the UNCharter and international laws, he noted, adding that one of Vietnam’s successesas President of the UNSC was to have the Resolution on protection of objectsindispensable to the survival of the civilian population adopted. It was the firstUN resolution initiated by Vietnam./.
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