The resolution, alongside commemorating the end of a devastating world war that caused immense suffering and loss to humanity, emphasizes that this historical event laid the foundation for the establishment of the United Nations, with the primary goal of preventing the horrors of war for future generations and establishing principles governing international relations and promoting the decolonization process.

The document also calls on countries to make efforts to address challenges to international peace and security, refrain from threatening or using force that violates the independence and territorial integrity of any nation, and resolve all disputes by peaceful means in accordance with the UN Charter.

It “invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe May 8 and 9 in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War.”

The document also “requests the President of the General Assembly to hold a special solemn meeting of the General Assembly in commemoration of all victims of the Second World War in the second week of May in 2025 and every five years thereafter” and asks “the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States and organizations of the United Nations system and to take measures necessary for its implementation.

The resolution was drafted by Russia and co-sponsored by Vietnam, Algeria, Malaysia, Venezuela, South Africa, Congo, Kenya, Iraq, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Vietnam persistently calls for peaceful solution to conflict in Ukraine

VOV.VN - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, permanent representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance on resolving international disputes and conflicts, including one in Ukraine, through peaceful means.