(VOVworld)- Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva Ambassador Nguyen Trung Thanh says Vietnam respects and guarantees citizens’ fundamental rights, including the right to freedom of meeting and speech, in line with its 2013 Constitution and international norms on human rights.
Answering reporters’ questions about the inaccurate, biased and unverified information provided by the UN High Commission for Human Rights’ spokesperson on May 13^th, Thanh said that international conventions, particularly the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, stipulate that an individual’s right to freedom must be exercised in accordance with the laws and without affecting social security, public order, ethics, or the health of the community, or other individuals’ rights and interests. Therefore, necessary measures taken are in line with Vietnamese laws and international norms to ensure order, security, and safety. Acts that incite violence or cause disorder should be prevented in accordance with the law and for the common interests of the community.