Vietnam Reiterates Support for Palestinian People's Right to Self-Determination

Vietnam's representative to the United Nations, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, recently addressed the UN Security Council, emphasizing the importance of delivering humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. He welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, calling on all parties to abide by the agreement and exercise restraint. Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam's support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the two-State solution. He also highlighted the essential role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in delivering humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vietnam's representative to the UN, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and called on all parties to strictly abide by the agreement.
  • Nguyen emphasized the importance of delivering humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, and commended the mediation and reconciliation efforts of countries that contributed to this important breakthrough.
  • Vietnam reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the two-State solution, as expressed in the "New York Declaration" adopted at the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine.
  • The Vietnamese representative highlighted the essential role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in coordinating and delivering humanitarian assistance in Gaza.
  • Vietnam reiterated its support and readiness to actively contribute to international efforts to rebuild the Gaza Strip, based on respect for national sovereignty, international law, and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
  • Countries welcomed the announcement and implementation of Phase I of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, considering it an important step forward that opens up opportunities for peace after more than two years of conflict.

Statistics:

  • More than two years of conflict in Gaza have been a major concern for the international community.
  • The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been seen as an important breakthrough in unlocking opportunities for peace in the region.
  • The announcement and implementation of Phase I of the ceasefire agreement have been welcomed by countries, including Vietnam, as a significant step forward.

Sources:

  • "Vietnam reiterates support for Palestinian people's right to self-determination," [Source not explicitly mentioned in the article]
  • "UN Security Council holds open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question," [Source not explicitly mentioned in the article]
  • "Vietnam reaffirms support for 'New York Declaration' at High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine," [Source not explicitly mentioned in the article]
  • "Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, but concerns remain about peace process," [Source not explicitly mentioned in the article]
  • [Source for "countries welcomed the announcement and implementation of Phase I of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza" not explicitly mentioned in the article]