Vietnam Urges Stronger Commitment to Multilateralism at UN Security Council Debate
New York, The Gulf Observer: Vietnam has called on the international community to reaffirm and strengthen its commitment to multilateralism, emphasizing its crucial role in maintaining global peace and security.
Speaking at the United Nations Security Council’s ministerial-level open debate on “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance” in New York, Ambassador Đặng Hoàng Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, expressed concerns over the increasing trend of unilateral actions in international relations. He warned that such actions undermine the multilateral system that has been instrumental in upholding international peace and security for the past eight decades.
Ambassador Giang underscored the necessity of upholding international law and adhering strictly to the fundamental principles of the UN Charter. He highlighted the importance of prohibiting the threat or use of force and emphasized the peaceful resolution of disputes as essential prerequisites for global stability, sustainable development, and human rights protection.
Addressing the need for institutional reforms, Giang called for bold measures to enhance the voice and participation of developing countries within multilateral institutions. He stressed that these reforms are crucial to ensuring greater representation and democratic decision-making in global governance.
Reaffirming Vietnam’s steadfast support for multilateralism, Giang outlined the country’s continued efforts to contribute meaningfully to both global and regional multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He emphasized that these efforts reflect Vietnam’s commitment to international solidarity and cooperation, aligning with its vision for a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres also addressed the debate, stressing the urgency of advancing multilateral solutions to tackle pressing global challenges, including climate change, inequality, and security threats such as nuclear conflict and terrorism.
Most participating delegates echoed the sentiment that international law and the UN Charter remain the cornerstone of international peace and security. They emphasized the need to reinforce the multilateral system to effectively address contemporary global issues and promote a more stable and cooperative international order.
