The General Assembly of the United Nations is holding a special session on COVID-19 response from December 3-4 in New York. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent his remarks to the session. Following is the full text.

The UN General Assembly’s recent adoption of a resolution on ASEAN-UN cooperation has demonstrated the UN’s acknowledgement of the grouping’s position and capacity, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has said.

VOV.VN - The country welcomes efforts made by various parties to press forward with negotiations within the framework of the Syrian Constitutional Committee for the purpose of finding a long-term solution to issues faced by Syria.

VOV.VN - The nation, along with Norway and South Africa, hosted a virtual meeting on November 25 between the ten incumbent non-permanent members (E10) of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and five newly elected non-permanent members (I5).

VOV.VN - Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, noted the significance of regional and international co-operation as a means of rooting out terrorism and preventing potential conflicts, while participating in the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s online meeting held on November 23 to discuss counter-terrorism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has successfully taken on the role of ASEAN Chair 2020 as well as making an array of positive and effective contributions to practical initiatives to achieve peace and security in Africa through its position as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has expressed the country’s support for reform efforts being pushed by the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) in a bid to ensure the continued representation, democracy, transparency, and efficiency of the Council.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, has called on the international community and the UN to maintain their support for Lebanon as the Middle Eastern country strives to overcome challenges.

VOV.VN - Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleusay Kommasith has glowingly spoken of Vietnam's leadership role in its capacity as ASEAN Chair, as well as Vietnamese contributions to strengthening the bloc’s role at the regional and international forums.

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s mission to the United Nations, has affirmed that peace process led and owned by Libyans is the only solution to achieving long-term peace in Libya.