Vietnam chairs UNSC meeting on humanitarian situation in Syria
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met in New York on January 29 to discuss the humanitarian situation in Syria, under the chair of Vietnam that holds the council’s presidency in January.
The humanitarian situation in northwest Syria has worsened due to escalating violence (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met in New Yorkon January 29 to discuss the humanitarian situation in Syria, under the chairof Vietnam that holds the council’s presidency in January.
Accordingto Mark Lowcock, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, as from thebeginning of December 2019, the humanitarian situation in northwest Syria hasworsened due to escalating violence.
About80 innocent civilians were killed, hundreds were injured and more than 350,000have fled, mostly women and children. Many schools and hospitals were bombedand some major traffic routes were closed.
Relevantsides have not observed the cease-fire agreement signed on January 12, 2020,and hampered humanitarian aid, he said.
Meanwhile,in northeast Syria, 1.8 million people, including 150,000 refugees, are in needof humanitarian assistance.
Giventhis, humanitarian organisations are working hard to provide aid for localneedy people, Lowcok stressed.
MostUNSC member countries have expressed concern over the humanitarian situation innorthwest Syria and called on the parties to respect the cease-fire agreementinked in Idlib, fulfill the duty of protecting innocent civilians and civilestablishments in line with international law, facilitate UN humanitarian activitiesand step up negotiation efforts to push ahead with the political process on thebasis of the council’s Resolution 2254.
Theyalso applauded the UN and relevant partners for their humanitarian assistance.
Inhis remarks, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese permanent missionto the UN, also expressed his concern over the complex development of thehumanitarian situation in Syria.
Hesuggested humanitarian aid focus on those who are in emergency situation, and calledfor support for the political progress, reconciliation and reconstruction inSyria, saying humanitarian activities should be carried out on the basis of respectfor sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria.
Vietnamhopes that the parties will hold dialogue and negotiations in a constructivemanner in order to deal with conflicts peacefully, in accordance withinternational law, including the UNSC’s related resolutions, he said.
Themeeting is one of the council’s three major monthly activities regarding Syria.Apart from the humanitarian issue, the council has looked into the politicalprocess and the use of chemical weapons in Syria./.
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on January 21 held a periodic open debate on the Middle East situation, including Palestine, under the chair of Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The humanitarian situation in northwest Syria has worsened due to escalating violence (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
