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Submitted by ctv_en_4 on Fri, 01/18/2008 - 08:25
Vietnam’s Representative to the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Le Luong Minh, has affirmed the country’s support for a lasting solution to the Kosovo issue.

At the Security Council Private Debate on the Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) on January 16, the Vietnamese diplomat noted some positive developments in the political situation in Kosovo, such as relative stability due to a decrease in violence.

He also expressed concerns about negative phenomena, including inter-ethnic clashes, activities of extremist groups calling for violence, the lack of safety for refugees to return to Kosovo, high rates of unemployment and potential elements of uncertainty.

Ambassador Minh highly appreciated the efforts by the Troika (the United States, Russia and the EU) to promote dialogue between concerned parties to find a solution to the Kosovo issue. He reiterated Vietnam’s policy of supporting the settlement of conflicts and disputes through peaceful dialogue and negotiations.


“Any solution to the Kosovo issue will affect not only peace and stability in the Balkan, but also in Europe and the world”, he said, adding that any such solution must be based on the fundamental principles of international law, the UN Charter, among them the principles of respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and in conformity with relevant resolutions of the Security Council, including resolution 1244.

“We call upon the concerned parties to exercise restraints and resume dialogue and negotiations with a view to finding such a solution. The Security Council and UNMIK should continue to assist the two sides in this direction,” said Mr Minh.

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