Vietnam lauds progress made by UN Security Council’s Residual Mechanism
Vietnam spoke highly of progress made by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), said a Vietnamese official at a periodical meeting of the council to review the mechanism on June 8.
Security Council members hold an open video conference in connection with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. (Source: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe )
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam spoke highly of progress madeby the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s International ResidualMechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), said a Vietnamese official at aperiodical meeting of the council to review the mechanism on June 8.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Mission tothe UN and chairman of the UNSC’s Informal Working Group on InternationalTribunals, acknowledged the past trial results, stressing the request for fairjudgment following the correct procedure.
Praising the mechanism’s progress in terms of ensuringgender equality, the diplomat said he supports increased cooperation to helpthe mechanism complete its remaining caseload as soon as possible.
At the meeting, Carmel Agius, President of the InternationalResidual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, said due to the impact of theCOVID-19 pandemic, cases that were on track to conclude by the end of 2020 arenow expected to wind down in the first part of 2021.
Data stored in The Hague (the Netherlands) and Arusha(Tanzania) and procedural rules will be completed, he added.
He highlighted the arrest on May 16 this year of fugitiveFélicien Kabuga as a major breakthrough in punishing severe internationalcrimes. The fugitive was a key suspect in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsiin Rwanda, who had evaded capture for over 20 years.
Participants took note of the IRMCT’s progress in trialwork, document management, witness protection, and COVID-19 preventionmeasures.
They also urged member nations to support the mechanism inline with the council’s resolutions.
The UNSC created the IRMCT in December 2010 to perform anumber of essential functions previously carried out by the InternationalCriminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Tribunal for theformer Yugoslavia. The council reviews the operation of the mechanism every sixmonths./.
Vietnam supports the building of a safe, friendly, open and stable cyberspace, meeting legitimate needs and interests of countries and people, and contributing to maintaining international peace and security, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations.
Protecting civilians in armed conflicts is the top priority of Vietnam at the United Nations and its Security Council, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has affirmed.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s Informal Working Group on International Tribunals convened its first meeting in 2020 on June 3 under the chair of Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN and chairman of the group.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN, voiced concerns over recent terror attacks which have caused a large number of fatalities in the Sahel while addressing a UN Security Council session on the African region’s situation on June 5.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
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.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
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.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Security Council members hold an open video conference in connection with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. (Source: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe ) 
