He was answering a question about Vietnam’s response to the decision made by a group of Asian countries at the UN to nominate Vietnam as the only regional candidate for non-permanent membership at the UN Security Council in the 2008-2009 term.

“We welcome the decision by the group of Asian countries at the UN to nominate Vietnam as the only regional candidate for non-permanent membership at the UN Security Council in the 2008-2009 term,” Mr Dung said. “The decision showed their recognition and high evaluation of Vietnam’s contributions to the UN’s activities.”

Since becoming a member of the UN in 1977, Vietnam has always fulfilled its strong commitments to the UN chapter and its role and responsibility as a member of the UN.