Vietnam condemns terrorism in all forms, says ambassador to UN
VOV.VN - Vietnam condemns terrorism in all forms, says Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, during the June 22-23 debate on the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in New York.
Giang said terrorism continues to be a serious threat to peace, stability and development on a global scale. He affirmed that the adoption of the document by consensus represents a unified and strong message of the international community that does not accept terrorism in any form.
With regard to counterterrorism measures, the Vietnamese diplomat called for a comprehensive approach to be adopted, not only in the traditional areas of security and law enforcement, but also in efforts to address the root causes and catalysts for the formation and development of extremism, violence and terrorism.
He also emphasized the importance of international cooperation, the sharing of information and experiences, and the enhancement of capacity building, as well as the broad participation of all social strata, including companies providing information technology services, in counter-terrorism.
He briefed participants on the June 11 shooting in Vietnam’s Dak Lak province, noting that this was an act of terror that had been deliberately planned, targeting the headquarters of state agencies, officials and civilians.
The police had arrested 84 suspects and seized documents, guns, explosives and other exhibits proving the assailants had been aided and abetted by organisations and individuals abroad, even by those illegally entering Vietnam from abroad to direct the terrorist attack.
The Vietnamese ambassador requested that relevant countries and international organizations support and cooperate with Vietnam in investigating the case as well as preventing similar cases in the future.
