Vietnam calls for lasting peace solution to Ukraine conflict
VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and President To Lam of Vietnam expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and called for an end to hostilities, the restoration of peace, and the protection of security and safety of civilians and essential infrastructure in the country, during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York on September 24.
Meeting with Zelensky on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 79th UN General Assembly, To Lam reiterated Vietnam’s consistent stance that all disputes should be addressed peacefully, in accordance with the fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, including respecting the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of nations, refraining from the use of force or threats to use force, and taking into account the legitimate interests of all parties involved while avoiding harm to civilians.
Vietnam welcomes and supports international mediation efforts aimed at finding a lasting peace solution to the conflict, with the participation of all relevant parties, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter, he said, as an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam is ready to contribute to promoting dialogue and seeking solutions to stabilise the situation as soon as possible, for peace and stability in the region and worldwide.
Vietnam is willing to work with the international community to support the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, as soon as the conflict ends, said the leader.
He also affirmed that Vietnam always values its traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Ukraine, and bears in mind the support and heartfelt assistance that people of the Soviet Union, including Ukrainians, provided for Vietnam during its past struggle for national liberation and reunification, as well as in its current development cause.
Zelensky appreciated Vietnam’s stance and thanked the Vietnamese government and people for their humanitarian support to Ukraine. He expressed his hope that Vietnam will endorse the declaration of the first Summit on Peace in Ukraine held in Switzerland, and assist Ukraine in mine clearance and settlement of conflict consequences.
The Ukrainian leader affirmed that his country is committed to ensuring the safety of the Vietnamese community and the Vietnamese Embassy in Kyiv.
The two sides shared the need to maintain and promote bilateral cooperation through contacts and delegation exchanges at all levels, and seek effective and appropriate measures to maintain and soon restore bilateral trade exchanges.
To Lam thanked Ukraine for its support in ensuring the safety and evacuation of Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine, and hoped that the Ukrainian government will continue its assistance to ensure the safety of lives and property of Vietnamese citizens and businesses in the country.
