Members of the Vietnamese delegation rejoice over the country's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021 on June 7 (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam officially won the election to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2020-2021 after getting 192 votes out of the 193 member countries and territories of the UN General Assembly on June 7 evening (Vietnam time). That Vietnam received such dominant support has met the expectations of all Vietnamese people. It also shows that the country’s active, substantive and responsible contributions to the UN, including the UNSC, for the past many years have been recognised by the international community. Talking to the media right after the election, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung appreciated the international community’s support and pledged that Vietnam will play a constructive and responsible role in this position at the UNSC. This is the … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins election to United Nations Security Council
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Việt Nam optimistic about UN Security Council election
Vietnamese and foreign diplomats speak to Vietnam News Agency about opportunities and challenges ahead of the election in two days to decide whether Việt Nam will take a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-21 term Ambassador Nguyễn Phương Nga, head of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN for 2014-2018 There are reasons for Việt Nam to be optimistic about its run for non-permanent membership on the UNSC for the 2020-21 tenure. On Friday, the UN General Assembly will vote to choose five members for the position, with Việt Nam the only candidate from the Asia-Pacific region. Việt Nam's nomination for the position on May 25, 2018, 13 months before the vote, was unprecedented, showing regional countries' support and trust for Việt Nam. This helped make it easier for Việt Nam to rally support from UN member states in other regions. Việt Nam is a bright example and admired by … [Read more...] about Việt Nam optimistic about UN Security Council election
What lies ahead for Vietnam if it gets UN Security Council seat
Ian Martin, former executive director of Security Council Report, told VnExpress since there is close cooperation between the 10 non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, Vietnam can hit the ground running. Speaking on the sidelines of a conference in Hanoi on Tuesday he hoped Vietnam would make a significant contribution to preventing conflicts, one of the major tasks of the council. Vietnam’s experience in dealing with problems within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, and post-conflict situations would be handy, he said. Vietnam actively campaigned to be elected to the council for the 2020-21 term. Asia-Pacific nations agreed last year to nominate Vietnam to the position. There will be a vote in June next year. If elected, it will be the second time Vietnam will hold the seat after 2008-09. "I believe Vietnam will be elected as it is currently the only Asian candidate for a seat," Martin said. Vietnam will join the council at an important … [Read more...] about What lies ahead for Vietnam if it gets UN Security Council seat
Trump takes anti-Iran campaign to UN Security Council
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
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