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Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh said Thursday that recent worrying events in the Middle East underscore the utmost importance of upholding the Charter of the United Nations.
"Recent worrying events in the Middle East ever more underscore the utmost importance of upholding the Charter, especially principles of non-use of force, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, and peaceful settlement of disputes," said Pham at the UN Security Council ministerial-level open debate on the topic of "Maintenance of international peace and security upholding the UN Charter."
"Disrespect for the Charter and international law, on the other hand, has been posing serious threats to international and regional peace and security and challenged the very relevance and legitimacy of the United Nations," he added.
"Respect for the UN Charter has been pivotal in preventing another world war, promoting peaceful solutions for conflicts all over the world, and maintaining international peace and security," said the Vietnamese top diplomat whose country is holding the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of January.
"Today, emerging and complex global challenges make it impossible for single nations to cope with. Inequality of opportunity, unilateralism, and abandonment of multilateral efforts are among the root causes of protracted armed conflicts. Power politics, the use or threat of force, coercion, interference or aggressive actions against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other states are escalating tensions in many regions," he said.
"In such difficult times, the UN Charter proves to be more relevant and essential than ever. We must act to ensure that the United Nations and its actions reflect the common interests of all member states. We must promote multilateralism and equitable relations amongst states in accordance with the UN Charter," Pham noted.
