Vietnam backs tackling terrorist challenges in Syria on basis of int’l laws
Vietnam has emphasised the need for cooperation among concerned parties to deal with challenges from terrorist groups in Syria based on respect for international laws and UN resolutions.
Syrian civil defence (White Helmets) and Turkish-backed Syrian forces members search for victims in the aftermath of a car bomb explosion near a security checkpoint in the town of Azaz, in the north of Aleppo province near the border with Turkey, in March. (Photo: AFP)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam has emphasisedthe need for cooperation among concerned parties to deal with challenges from terrorist groups in Syria based on respectfor international laws and UN resolutions.
It is necessary to promote acomprehensive, long-term political solution and ensure a stable security environment for talks,Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UNtold the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s videoteleconference on Syria on July 23, which is held monthly to discuss the political process,humanitarian situation and chemical weapons in the country.
Quy expressed his concern over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn on livelihoods of millions of Syrians,saying the international community should increase humanitarian assistance to Syria and help it enhance resilience to the coronavirus outbreak.
Syria’s brutal conflict enters its tenth year. The war, which triggered the worst humanitariancatastrophe of the 21st century, has killed hundreds of thousands of civiliansand displaced millions internally and abroad.
Addressing the event, UN Special Envoy for Syria GeirPedersen said the UNSC has firmed up plans to convene the third session of the Syrian-ledand Syrian-owned Constitutional Committee in Geneva on August 24, provided thattravel conditions do not change.
“I hope that the Syrian parties can count on the supportof key international players with influence, in ensuring the success of theupcoming session,” he said. “Guided by (UNSC) resolution 2254 and with thesupport of the key international players and this council, I hope that, step bystep, we can chart a path forwards to end the Syrian people’s suffering andallow them to shape their future.”
Pedersen also voiced his concern over a rise in Syria’s reportedcases of COVID-19, exacerbating economic malaise and further constraining thehumanitarian response in the war-wracked country.
Syria has confirmed 561 cases, a relatively low figure,but the geographical spread of the virus is increasing, penetrating more areas,particularly in the northwest and northeast, he noted.
He re-echoed the UN Secretary General’s appeal for thewaiver of sanctions that can undermine Syria’s capacity to ensure access tofood, essential health supplies and COVID-19 medical support to respond to thepandemic./.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations, has shared the concern of UNSC members over security and terrorism challenges in Syria and called for more humanitarian support for the country.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations (UN), has called on the international community to focus on people-centred solutions, and share the burden and responsibility to ensure the success of the repatriation and reintegration process for refugees.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations, has called on the international community to continue providing humanitarian aid for Syria and emphasised the necessity for a consensus on the humanitarian aid issue.
The UN Security Council held an informal interactive dialogue on July 22 with representatives of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to look into the impact of COVID-19 on conflict-affected countries.
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Syrian civil defence (White Helmets) and Turkish-backed Syrian forces members search for victims in the aftermath of a car bomb explosion near a security checkpoint in the town of Azaz, in the north of Aleppo province near the border with Turkey, in March. (Photo: AFP) 
