April 08, 2022 | 17:14 (GMT+7)
Vietnam calls for ceasefire, dialogue to settle conflicts
Vietnam calls on all related parties to reduce tension, apply ceasefire and resume dialogue in order to seek long-term solutions to differences while taking into account the legitimate rights and interests of relevant parties, stated Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the U.N. at the 11th emergency special session of the U.N. General Assembly on the Russia-Ukraine conflict on April 7.
Addressing the session, Ambassador Giang reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance on the settlement of international disputes through peaceful measures in line with the U.N. Charter and international law and the principle of respecting states’ independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, not interfering into countries’ internal affairs and not to use force in international relations.
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At the 11th emergency special session of the U.N. General Assembly on the Russia-Ukraine conflict |
He highlighted Vietnam’s concern about impacts of the war in Ukraine on civilians and the information of casualties among civilians in recent days.
Vietnam opposes all actions of attacking civilians and violations of humanitarian and human rights laws, he stressed, underscoring the need to verify recent information in a transparent, open and objective manner with the cooperation of all relevant sides.
The Vietnamese representative also underlined Vietnam’s viewpoint that all discussions and decisions by international agencies and organizations must be based on verified and transparent information, with the cooperation of stakeholders and consultation with countries.
The U.N. and the international community should continue to encourage and create favorable conditions for efforts to hold dialogue and diplomatic negotiations among relevant parties to seek peaceful and comprehensive solutions.
Source: VNA