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Submitted by ctv_en_2 on Sun, 06/29/2008 - 14:00
Vietnam has applauded the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as well as Israel-Hezbollah and Israel-Syria talks and efforts to resume national reconciliation process in Palestine.

Ambassador Bui The Giang, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), made the remark at a UNSC consultation meeting on Middle East in New York on June 27.


Mr Giang described the moves as positive developments towards a comprehensive, just and sustainable solution to complex and intertwining conflicts in the region.


He reiterated Vietnam’s support for peaceful negotiations for the legitimate interests of all concerned parties and in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and the Middle East peace initiatives, particularly the Arab Peace Initiative and the Israel-Palestine joint statement at the Annapolis Conference.


The Vietnamese Ambassador also expressed his deep concern about the situation in Gaza, where rocket attacks and military intrusions are still going on, causing great humans and property losses to civilians.


He expressed regret over Israel’s continued construction of illegal settlements in the West Bank, which is obstructive to peace talks and detrimental to mutual trust and confidence.


Vietnam
strongly urges that all concerned parties refrain from use of force to avoid further complicating the fragile situation and show their respect for and compliance with their committed agreements, thus helping build confidence and push the peace process forward, he said.


Regarding Lebanon, the diplomat called on all relevant parties in Lebanon to exercise utmost restraint and fully abide by the Doha agreement to help assert Lebanon’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability, and contribute to the regional political and security environment.

Vietnam calls for further assistance to Central African Republic
Addressing a UNSC consultation on the Central African Republic (CAR) in New York the same day, Mr Giang called on regional and international organisations to continue their assistance to the CAR in national reconstruction, socio-economic development and improvement of the humanitarian situation.

He applauded the recent signing of a peace agreement between the CAR’s Government and all principal armed groups. He called on the concerned parties to respect the agreement, engage in dialogue in order to reach a solution satisfactory to all, work towards an end to the long-lasting conflict and create a favourable environment for the CAR to fully embark on the cause of stability and development.

He affirmed Vietnam’s support for the presence of the United Nations in the CAR and the expeditious and full deployment of the UN Mission in the CAR and Chad (MINURCAT) to ensure security and improve the humanitarian situation in the CAR.


The ambassador highlighted the CAR Government’s close coordination with MINURCAT, especially in facilitating the deployment of its forces, as well as the role played by the UN Peace-building Support Office in the CAR (BONUCA).


VOVNews/VNA

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