Conflict in Ukraine: Vietnamese Ambassador calls on all sides to reduce tensions, cease fire, resume dialogue

During the discussion, countries expressed concern about the current situation in Ukraine and stressed the need to respect international law.

Many countries, including those that abstained and voted against the resolution, said that in the context of ongoing international investigation mechanisms on the human rights situation in Ukraine, including the investigation mechanism established by the Human Rights Council's decision, proposing and considering this resolution was a hasty action without specific and objective information.

The adoption of the resolution is considered by these countries to have a negative impact on negotiation and dialogue efforts between the parties involved, causing division and reducing credibility of the UN.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Dang Hoang Giang. Photo: Mofa

Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent stance on resolving international disputes by peaceful means on the basis of respect for the UN Charter and international law, especially the principles of respecting the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of nations, non-interference in internal affairs, and non-use of force in international relations.

The Ambassador affirmed that Vietnam is concerned about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the people and the information about the deaths of many civilians in recent days. Vietnam opposes all acts of attacking civilians, violating international humanitarian law and human rights, and believes that it is necessary to verify and verify recent information in an open, transparent, and objective manner, with the cooperation of relevant parties.

The Ambassador emphasized that Vietnam calls on all parties to reduce tensions, cease fire, resume dialogue, and find long-term solutions to disagreements on the basis of taking into account the legitimate rights and interests of the parties involved.

The Ambassador also emphasized Vietnam's view that exchanges and decisions of international agencies and organizations must comply with their operating processes and procedures, and that all exchanges and decisions of the General Assembly must be based on verified, objective, transparent information, with the cooperation of relevant parties and extensive consultation with countries. The UN and the international community should continue to encourage and facilitate efforts for dialogue and diplomatic negotiations between relevant parties to seek peaceful and comprehensive solutions.