Minister-Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the U.N., said that Viet Nam consistently supports the universal objectives of the decolonization process and the inalienable right to self-determination of the people of the 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories, in line with the U.N. Charter, General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV) and other relevant resolutions.
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Minister-Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the U.N. |
Viet Nam backs a case-by-case approach that takes into account the historical, political, economic, social and cultural circumstances of each territory, as well as the interests and aspirations of its people, while advancing the decolonization process through peaceful means, dialogue and cooperation, he said.
Luu highlighted four key issues, stressing that administering powers should continue to provide full and up-to-date information in accordance with Article 73(e) of the U.N. Charter; economic activities and resource exploitation must not adversely affect the legitimate interests and well-being of the people.
The U.N. system should continue supporting sustainable development, healthcare, education, disaster prevention and capacity building; and greater opportunities should be created for education, vocational training and human resource development for people in the territories, he said.
The Vietnamese representative affirmed that drawing on the historical experience of a nation that once endured colonial rule and fought for independence, Viet Nam deeply understands the value of independence, freedom and self-determination.
It is committed to constructive cooperation with the U.N., the Special Committee on Decolonization, administering powers and relevant parties to make substantive progress on the decolonization agenda.
Participating countries affirmed that the decolonization process remains incomplete, with 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories still on the U.N. agenda. They underscored the right to self-determination, the importance of dialogue and cooperation with administering powers, and the need to promote socio-economic development and build the capacity of people in the territories. Several countries also presented their positions on specific issues, including Western Sahara and the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.
Adopted by the U.N. General Assembly on December 14, 1960, Resolution 1514 (XV), entitled the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, affirms the right of peoples to self-determination and laid the foundation for the U.N.'s decolonization process.
Source: VNA