UNSC meeting: Vietnam welcomes progress towards holding election in Palestine
Vietnam has welcomed recent progress towards the organization of an election in Palestine which will mark an important step to reunification and reconciliation at an online meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the situation in the Middle East, including Palestinian issue, on February 26.
At the online meeting of the UN Security Council (Photo: VN)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamhas welcomed recent progress towarꦍds the organisation of an election inPalestine which will mark an important step to reunification and reconciliationat an online meeting of the UN Security Counc🔯il (UNSC) on the situation in theMiddle East, including Palestinian issue, on February 26.
Addressingthe meeting, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy PermanentRepresentative of Vietnam to the United Nations called on Israeli authoritiesto create conditions for the organisation of the election in the occupiedPalestinian territories, including East Jerusalem.
TheVietnamese representative also welcomed an initiative by Palesti𒈔nian PresidentMahnoud Abbas to hold an international conference and every effort toward acomprehensive, fair and long-term peace between Israel an💖d Palestine, inaccordance with international law and the UN’s resolutions.
She underlinedthe need for trust building measures and called on parties concerned to refrainfrom unilateral actions that could undermine trust.
Tra lauded theEgyptian Government’s recent move to lift blockade on the Gaza Strip and calledon Israel to take similar action.
On the humanitarian issue, she raised Vietnam’s concern over the currentsituation in Palestine and urged international philanthropists to continuedelivering on their aid commitments.
UNSC member states hailed parties in Palestine for reaching consensus onimportant contents towards holding an election in the middle of this year. Manycountries affirmed that the election needs to be held in a free and fair mannerwith the participation of all stakeholders and areas, including the EastJerusalem.
They expressed optimism over the recent developments of peace process in theMiddle East and the resumption of humanitarian assistance for Palestinians tocope with the current crisis.
The meeting is held every three months to debate situation in the occupie🌱dPalestini🍌an territories./.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
At the online meeting of the UN Security Council (Photo: VN) 
