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Vietnam backs upcoming elections in Palestine

Vietnam supports the organisation of upcoming elections in Palestine as well as initiatives and measures to achieve a fair, comprehensive, and long-term solution to the Palestinian issue, Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh has said.
Vietnam backs upcoming elections in Palestine ảnh 1Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh (Photo: VNA)

New York (VNA) - Vietnam supports the organisationof upcoming elections in Palestine as well as initiatives and measures to achieve a fair, comprehensive, and long-term solution tothe Palestinian issue, Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh hassaid.

Addressing an online meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on January26 to discuss developments in the Middle East, the Vietnamese diplomat called onthe international community to continue providing financial support to UN agenciesin order to maintain humanitarian aid for Palestinians.

He also affirmed Vietnam’s strong support for the two-state solution, with East Jerusalemas the capital of the PalestineState, in line with international law and UN resolutions.

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East PeaceProcess Tor Wenneslandbriefed participants on the disturbing situation in the Middle East, saying that continuedviolence in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank has killed many people, including womenand children.

The UN is willing to support efforts to organise the upcoming elections in Palestine,the official said, adding UN organisations are also assisting Palestine in carryingout COVID-19 vaccinationsand calling on Israel to join the effort.

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Leagueof Arab States, expressed a hope that the Palestinian people will have more opportunitiesto receive assistance from the international community.

Attendees also supported upcoming legislative and presidential elections in Palestine.

The US representative said the Biden administration backs the two-state solution,affirming that this is the best way to secure Israel’s future and satisfy the legitimateaspirations of Palestinians./.
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