UNSC adopts two resolutions on Libya, talks integrity of non-proliferation regimes

Vietnam, President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for April, chaired a videoconference on April 16 to announce Resolution 2570 and 2571 related to Libya, both adopted unanimously.
UNSC adopts two resolutions on Libya, talks integrity of non-proliferation regimes ảnh 1Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam, President of the UnitedNations Security Council (UNSC) for April, chaired a videoconference on April16 to announce Resolution 2570 and 2571 related to Libya, both adoptedunanimously.

Resolution 2570 allows the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)to support the ceasefire monitoring mechanism ofOctober 23, 2020, in the country. It decides to deploy a UNSMIL ceasefiremonitoring team which would require an initial maximum of around 60 civilpersonnel as recommended by UN Secretary-General AntónioGuterres.

The resolution welcomes the recent progress in Libya,especially the establishment of the Government of National Unity and the relevantsides achieving consensus about the date of elections, on December 24 thisyear.

It urges the Government of National Unity of Libya and the partiesconcerned to take the steps necessary for organising the elections on schedule.It also underscores the importance of implementing measures for the disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration of armedgroups and the security sector reform in the country.

In Resolution 2571, the UNSCdecides to renew the mandate of thePanel of Experts assisting the UNSC committee concerning Libya until August15, 2022. It extends the authorisation of its previously imposed measuresagainst the illicit export of crude oil and other petroleum products from Libyauntil 30 July 2022. 

The Council further calledon all parties to implement the ceasefire agreement signed on 23 October2020 and urged its member states to respect and support full implementation ofthe agreement, including through the withdrawal of all foreign forces andmercenaries from Libya without delay.
Also on April 16, Russia and China held an Arria-formulameeting with other UNSC members to discuss the integrity of international non-proliferationregimes.

At this event, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head ofVietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, stressed the need to augment efforts to fulfillobligations under the international treaties on non-proliferation anddisarmament of weapons of mass destruction.

He held that treaty bodies and international organisations needto operate in line with international law, ensure objectivity and impartiality,promote international cooperation, and assist member states to realise theirobligations.

To operate better, the personnel of international organisationsneed to meet the highest standards of professional knowledge and ethics andhave knowledge about regional characteristics, Anh said, adding that it isnecessary to create conditions for more representatives of developing countriesto work at those agencies and organisations./.
VNA

See more

At Pulau Seraya power station (Photo: Straitimes)

Singapore begins construction on hydrogen-fueled power plant

Singapore on October 23 began the construction of an 800 million USD power plant that has the capability to use hydrogen to generate electricity, as part of a push to utilise the fuel to reach Singapore’s net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050.

Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)

125th anniversary of Permanent Court of Arbitration celebrated

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations and missions of the Philippines, Australia, Egypt, Guatemala, Hungary, Thailand, France, Eritrea and Austria, organised a ceremony on October 22 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), as part of the International Law Week at the UN General Assembly's Legal Committee (Sixth Committee).

CEO of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Anuar Fariz Fadzil (Photo: focusmalaysia.my)

Malaysia continues placing emphasis on digitalisation

The Budget 2025 provides significant support to further accelerate Malaysia’s digitalisation, encourage adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and drive inclusive growth, further positioning Malaysia as a leading digital hub within the ASEAN region, according to CEO of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Anuar Fariz Fadzil.

Malaysia's economic reforms boost investment inflow (Photo: thestar.com.my)

Malaysia's economic reforms boost investment inflow

Malaysia has attracted substantial foreign investments, reaching 22.2 billion MYR (5.16 billion USD) in the third quarter of 2024, the highest level for the same period since 2012, according to UOB's Global Markets and Economics report.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN speaks at the debate (Photo: VNA)

Maintaining peace, stability a must for progress on human rights: Ambassador

Progress in human rights can only be achieved by maintaining peace and stability, respecting the rule of law at both the international and national levels, and ensuring respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, said Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.

A visitor browses travel promotions at a travel fair in Nonthaburi province. (Photo: Bangkok Post)

Thailand plans enhanced support for domestic tourism

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is aiming to increase subsidy to local tourists in the upcoming stimulus scheme to 50% and would like to change the criteria for online travel agents, mandating them to register in Thailand to avoid losing income to foreign companies.

Oil field offshore Indonesia. (Photo: thejakartapost.com)

Indonesia begins major oil, gas exploration in Sulawesi

Indonesia's state-owned oil company Pertamina, along with foreign partners Sinopec from China and Kuwait’s Kufpec, has signed a contract to explore the Melati oil and gas block, located off the coast of Sulawesi. The block is estimated to contain trillions of cubic feet of gas reserves.