Foreign Minister receives Special Envoy of UN Secretary General on Myanmar
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 14 for Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer via videoconference.
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Foreign AffairsBui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 14 for Special Envoy ofthe United Nations Secretary General on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer viavideoconference.
Expressing concern over instability in Myanmar, both sides highlightedthe top and urgent priority to ending violence, increasing humanitarian supportfor Myanmar citizens while promoting dialogue and trust building to seek apeaceful, comprehensive and sustainable solution that suits interests ofMyanmar people.
Heyzer congratulated Vietnam on accomplishing its role as ASEANChair 2020 and non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for2020-2021. She spoke highly of the bloc’s efforts to seek a solution to Myanmarissue, especially the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus, and wished topartner with ASEAN and ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy during the process.
Son, for his part, affirmed that Vietnam and ASEAN alwaysconsider Myanmar a member of ASEAN family so that they closely follow thesituation and assist the country on the basis of respecting its independence,sovereignty and territorial integrity.
ܫ He took note of efforts made by ASEAN and Vietnam, including providinghumanitarian support for people and appointing ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy topromote dialogue and reconciliation among parties.
The minister stressed that a comprehensive and progressiveapproach is needed, saying that every solution must put people at the centre. Hewished that the international community and the UN would createfavourable conditions for dialogue and reconciliation in Myanmar as well ascontinue supporting ASEAN’s central role and efforts.
Speaking highly of the UN’s support for ASEAN and Myanmar, Sonalso affirmed that he backs active coordination between Heyzer and ASEAN Chair’sSpecial Envoy in the near future.
🍒 The two sides agreed to work closely together to help Myanmarreturn to normal for the benefits of Myanmar people as well as for peace,stability, cooperation and common development in the region./.
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At the reception (Photo: VNA) 
