On October 12, the 77th United Nations General Assembly voted to pass the Resolution on the situation in Ukraine at an emergency meeting held from October 10.
Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, affirmed that Vietnam is closely monitoring and is particularly concerned about recent developments in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to ensure compliance with the United Nations Charter and the fundamental principles of international law, including non-interference in internal affairs, non-use or threat of force in international relations, peaceful settlement of disputes under international law, and especially the principle of respect for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nations.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang emphasized that starting from the history of having to go through many wars to gain independence, unity and protect the Fatherland, Vietnam understands the value of peace and opposes all acts of threatening or using force to violate the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries.
Therefore, Vietnam continues to call for an end to the conflict, restore peace, protect the security and safety of people and essential infrastructure, persistently promote dialogue and negotiation to find long-term peaceful solutions to disagreements on the basis of appropriateness and thoroughly respecting international distributory law and the United Nations Charter, taking into account the legitimate interests and concerns of the parties involved, for peace and stability of the region and the world.
Vietnam also welcomed and supported diplomatic efforts to help reduce tensions, including those of the United Nations Secretary General and other relevant parties, and expressed its willingness to make positive contributions to diplomatic efforts and the process of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine.
