Addressing the three-day U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment, which concluded on June 23, Giang said that in 2022, Vietnam has donated 500,000 USD to the U.N.’s humanitarian funds and 1 million USD to the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) mechanism. Vietnam has also coordinated with other ASEAN member states, through the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) and U.N. offices, to provide humanitarian assistance for Myanmar people. The diplomat affirmed that peace and stability are prerequisites to ensure safe and uninterrupted humanitarian access for those in need. Humanitarian activities should be based on the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, upholding the U.N. Charter and international humanitarian law, in accordance with the conditions, needs and circumstances of each country, he stressed. He said that countries have the most important roles and responsibilities in addressing the root … [Read more...] about Vietnam always supports U.N.’s humanitarian efforts: Ambassador