Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of International Organisations Do Hung Viet.

In a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of International Organisations Do Hung Viet said Vietnam will serve as the rotary Chairman of the UNSC for the second time during its 2020-2021 tenure as a non-permanent member, which is an important task for the country.

The country has thoroughly considered the three priorities to ensure they suit the interests and concerns of both Vietnam and the international community.

According to Viet, regional organisations are important partners in addressing regional issues, because they have good understanding of relations between countries in the region as well as history and culture. Therefore, they could make specific and practical contributions to the search for solutions to regional problems.

The second priority is the settlement of unexploded bombs and landmine matters, which is both a global issue and a matter of significance to Vietnam.

Viet cited statistics that showed some 60 countries worldwide are affected by unexploded ordnances, with around 15,000 people injured or dead every year.

The third priority during Vietnam’s chairmanship is to protect infrastructure essential for residents in conflicted areas.

When serving as chair of the UNSC for the first time during the tenure in January 2020, Vietnam had skillfully and effectively handled the differences among countries, following its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation, according to the official.

He added that Vietnam has maintained good relations with many countries worldwide, including the UNSC permanent members, which is an advantage for the nation to carry out missions as UNSC Chair.

However, the official said formidable challenges are ahead due to complicated developments of global and regional politics and security. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the UNSC switch its meetings and discussions from in-person to online format, which pose certain difficulties to the process of exchange, discussion and negotiation.

He added that Vietnam had considerable experience in holding online conferences during its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020, so the country is confident it can excellently perform its role as the UNSC Chair next month.

As an active and prestigious ASEAN member, Vietnam will also work to promote ASEAN roles at the UNSC, he said, adding Vietnam will invite Brunei – the ASEAN Chair in 2021 to attend a UNSC meeting on the role of regional organisations in preventing disputes, where it will highlight ASEAN’s efforts in boosting trust and enhancing dialogues to tackle regional issues.  

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