US President Donald Trump was comparatively subdued in his address to the UN General Assembly, a year after he stunned the global body with his bellicose language on North Korea. — AFP/VNA PhotoViet Nam News UNITED NATIONS — US President Donald Trump takes his campaign to isolate Iran to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, chairing for the first time a meeting that will lay bare divisions between Washington and key allies. Trump will be wielding the gavel at the top UN body, where the United States this month holds the agenda-setting presidency of the 15-nation council that deals with the world’s most pressing security threats. Trump’s appearance in the formal setting of the Security Council chamber could trigger surprises. UN diplomats note that the US president has been known to stray from protocol and procedure. During his address to the General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump assailed Iran’s leaders, accusing them of sowing "chaos, death … [Read more...] about Trump takes anti-Iran campaign to UN Security Council
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US to lead Security Council talks on Iran in late September: Haley
US President Donald Trump plans to lead a meeting of the heads of state of the United Nations Security Council on Iran in late September, his envoy Nikki Haley announced on Tuesday (Sep 4). With the United States now holding the presidency of the Security Council, Nikki Haley said the aim is to put further pressure on Tehran over its alleged violations of council resolutions. (Soure: AFP/DOMINICK REUTER) With the United States now holding the presidency of the Security Council, Haley said the aim is to put further pressure on Tehran over its alleged violations of council resolutions. "President (Donald) Trump is very adamant that we have to start making sure that Iran is falling in line with international order," Haley told reporters. "If you continue to look at the spread Iran has had in supporting terrorism, if you continue to look at the ballistic missile testing that they are doing, if you continue to look at the sales of weapons we see with the Huthis in Yemen - these … [Read more...] about US to lead Security Council talks on Iran in late September: Haley
Vietnam in the running for UN Security Council seat
Vietnam in the running for UN Security Council seat, photo AFP Following its first initial tenure of 2008-2009, this will now be the second time Vietnam is expected to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 tenure. Why has Vietnam decided to seek a UNSC seat now? Tran Viet Thai Under the UNSC’s mechanism, there are five permanent member states and 10 non-permanent member states. The non-permanent member states are divided into groups based on their geographical regions. Vietnam is situated in the 54-member Asia-Pacific region, which is one of the five regional groups at the UN. Vietnam was selected as the only candidate in the Asia-Pacific region for a non-permanent seat at the UNSC for the 2020-2021 tenure at a monthly meeting of the Asia-Pacific Group at the UN on May 25, 2018. The voting will be held by the UN General Assembly in June 2019. The nomination is a vivid illustration of Vietnam’s prestige … [Read more...] about Vietnam in the running for UN Security Council seat
UN Security Council condemns bombing series in Indonesia
Indonesian police stand guards in front of a flat after an explosion in Sidoarjo, East Java, Sunday, May 13, 2018.(Source:https://abcnews.go.com) New York (VNA) – The United Nations Security Council has condemned the latest series of bombings in Indonesia. “The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks on Christian churches and a police station that took place in Surabaya, Indonesia, on 13 and 14 May, which resulted in at least 18 people killed and many more injured,” the Security Council’s press statement said. The council affirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. It reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. It urges that perpetrators, organizers, … [Read more...] about UN Security Council condemns bombing series in Indonesia
VN & UN Security Council: Toward Election & Membership for 2020
Photo: VGP The conference aimed to assess comprehensively and extensively opportunities and challenges for Viet Nam during stages of campaigning and becoming a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) in order to come up with recommendations on necessary preparatory steps for the Government of Viet Nam in this important endeavor. Speakers at the international conference included H.E. Mr. Olof Skoog, Swedish Permanent Representative to the United Nations Security Council (2017-2018), delegates from the United Nations Secretariat, the Security Council Report, Australia, Indonesia, and a large number of Vietnamese officials who have contributed to Viet Nam’s success at the United Nations Security Council for the 2008-2009 term. The conference attracted more than 100 delegates including the representatives of embassies and international organizations in Ha Noi, various departments of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others ministries from Viet Nam, and … [Read more...] about VN & UN Security Council: Toward Election & Membership for 2020