Vietnam calls for comprehensive political solution to situation in Afghanistan
Counsellor Phan Ho The Nam, political coordinator of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN, has highlighted the importance of dialogue to seek a comprehensive political solution to the situation in Afghanistan.
People at Shamal Darya refugee camp in Qala-i-Naw, Badghis province, Afghanistan (Photo: AFP/VNA)
New York (VNA) – Counsellor Phan Ho The Nam, politicalcoordinator of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN, has highlighted theimportance of dialogue to seek a comprehensive political solution to the situationin Afghanistan.
Addressing a debate of the UN Security Council on humanitarian crisis inAfghanistan on November 17, the Vietnamese diplomat showed his concern about difficultiesthe Afghan people are facing, especially increasingly serious food insecurity.
He emphasised the need to ensure stability, safety andbenefit of the Afghan people, while calling on parties to comply with obligations under international humanitarian law in allcircumstances, and ensure the maintenance of essential infrastructure andservices for the Afghan people.
Deborah Lyons, Special Representative for Afghanistan of theUN Secretary-General informed about the difficult situation facing the Afghan people due to the heavyimpact of the socio-economic crisis, and instabilities caused by terroristorganisations.
The international community needs to be most concerned in maintaining supportfor people of Afghanistan in the context that up to 23 million people are being in crisis orexperiencing emergency levels of food, Lyons said.
She called on stakeholders in Afghanistan to ensure rights of the people,especially promoting participation of women in socio-political fields, and girls’right to education.
The UN Assistance Missionin Afghanistan (UNAMA) is working to provide support in the country with a focus onhumanitarian coordination.
Delegates said that a comprehensive political solution to thesituation in Afghanistan should be inclusive. They also emphasised theimportance of women's participation in this process.
T🌳hey also acknowledged UNAMA's efforts in supporting the Afghan people in recent times./.
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People at Shamal Darya refugee camp in Qala-i-Naw, Badghis province, Afghanistan (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
