Vietnam highlights UN Charter’s values and principles
VOV.VN - Le Thi Minh Thoa, deputy permanent representative of Vietnam to the UN and minister counselor, affirmed that the values, purposes, and principles of the UN Charter represent an important foundation of international law.
Her affirmation was made at the annual meeting of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations which is getting underway from February 20 to February 28, at the UN headquarters in New York, featuring the participation of nearly 90 representatives from member states and many international organisations.
This year's session primarily discussed the role of the UN Charter in maintaining international peace and security, resolving disputes by peaceful means, as well as the practice of using mediation in dispute resolution.
Regarding sanctions, the representative of Vietnam emphasised that these measures would not help to promote friendly relations and ties, therefore they should only be a last resort and must be done in accordance with the UN Charter and principles of international law.
Thoa called on the Sanctions Committees and experts to consider and assess the impacts on economic activities and livelihoods of people, especially vulnerable population groups.
With regards to settling disputes by peaceful means, the minister counselor affirmed that the country always upholds this fundamental principle of international law and supports the measures stated in Article 33 of the UN Charter, as well as any other peaceful means chosen by the parties.
Thoa believes that with the support of a neutral third party acting as a broker, which could be an individual, a country or group of countries, or international organisation, the disputing parties can begin direct negotiations or seek other settlement methods.
This measure thereby brings many benefits to international disputes because it has the ability to be resolved more quickly through judicial mechanisms, while also giving autonomy to the parties whilst minimising intervention by a third party.
The Special Committee on the Charter of the UN was established in 1975 to help countries discuss the implementation of the Charter.
Every year, the Special Committee holds meetings for countries aimed at discussing and considering related proposals.
Since its adoption in 1945, the UN Charter has been amended three times in 1963, 1965, and 1973.
