New York (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called on countries to work together to “promote multilateralism and adherence to international law, for peace, cooperation and sustainable development.”
The Deputy PM made the call at the 71 st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24.
As multilateral cooperation has a growing role to play in international relations, Vietnam believes that multilateralism must be strengthened and the operation of multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations, must be improved, he said.
“The UN has an indispensable role coordinating international responses to global challenges and enabling development cooperation. No other organisation can better foster partnerships and assist countries to successfully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he stressed.
Minh went on to that international law remains the linchpin of a stable international security architecture and a strong multilateral system. Unfortunately, the role of the fundamental norms and principles of international law is underestimated. Imposition, unilateralism, power politics and use of force to address international security and political issues have been creating tension and confrontation, hindering efforts to peacefully settle disputes and conflicts.
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