Vietnam calls for sanctions lifted, humanitarian aid amid pandemic
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called for the lifting of sanctions and creating of favourable conditions for humanitarian aid in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh has called for the lifting of sanctions and creating offavourable conditions for humanitarian aid in the context of the COVID-19pandemic.
The official made the statement during the United NationsSecurity Council’s online high-level open debate on pandemics and thechallenges to sustaining peace held on August 12.
In his speech, he touched upon deep impact of COVID-19 onall aspects of life that is threatening the peace progress and humanitarianwork in conflicted areas across the world.
Minh highlighted the need for comprehensive solutions, statingthat Vietnam welcomes the UNSC’s adoption of Resolution 2532 on COVID-19response and on its support for the UN Secretary-General’s appeal for a globalceasefire.
He praised the role of the UN peacekeeping operations inassisting nations, adding that the involvement and coordination of the entireUN system play the key role in the realisation of the commitment to developingpeace and sustainable growth.
Minh noted Vietnam and other ASEAN member states havemobilised concerted efforts from the communities to protect people’s health,the economy, and the regional peace and security from COVID-19 harm.
He affirmed Vietnam’s commitments and called for increasinginternational cooperation and solidarity to successfully combat the pandemic.
At the debate, participants lauded the approval ofResolution 2532, noting that the fight against COVID-19 is an opportunity forboosting international collaboration and unification within the UN./.
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The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA) 
