Vietnam continues to join ASEAN in promoting a peaceful solution to Myanmar
VOV.VN - All solutions to the situation in Myanmar need to ensure respect for the country's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the right to self-determination of the Myanmar people.
Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN made the statement at an arria-formula meeting on the situation in Myanmar in New York which was recently held by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with the participation of representatives from all 15 UNSC member states and 10 ASEAN member states.
At the event, most countries expressed concern over the escalating conflict in Myanmar, underlining the urgency of ending violence and ensuring humanitarian assistance to citizens.
In his address, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen also stressed that the current top priority is to push all parties concerned to adopt a nationwide ceasefire and prevent humanitarian disasters.
He said the five-point consensus remains the most basic and appropriate framework to address the Myanmar issue, with ASEAN continuing to play a central role, alongside the efforts of each member, including Vietnam.
The UN should support ASEAN in this process as a contribution to creating an environment conducive to achieving sustainable peace in Myanmar, he added.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese side welcomed the appointment of Julie Bishop as the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Myanmar.
Nguyen said he hopes that Bishop would work closely with the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair to facilitate dialogue, deepen mutual understanding, and ultimately deal with the current crisis in Myanmar.
