Vietnam, UNSC: Settling conflicts, maintaining peace to protect people
(VOVWORLD) - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam's Permanent Representative at the UN, has stressed the need for a comprehensive approach to avoid unexpected impacts of counter-terrorism measures on humanitarian activities.
 United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s virtual Arria-formula meeting on “Humanitarian action: overcoming challenges in situations of armed conflict and counter-terrorism operations” (Photo: VOV) |
At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s virtual Arria-formula meeting on “Humanitarian action: overcoming challenges in situations of armed conflict and counter-terrorism operations” chaired by Kenya, the Vietnamese ambassador underlined that anti-terrorism measures must conform with the UN Charter and international law.
He underlined the need for all countries to effectively implement UN resolutions, evaluate negative impacts of anti-terrorism measures right from the process of building and applying them.
The best way to protect civilians is to prevent and settle conflicts, and maintain sustainable peace, Quy stressed.
Participants confirmed their commitments to fight terrorism, protect civilians, create optimal conditions for humanitarian activities in line with humanitarian principles, and effectively implement UN resolutions in the field.