UN always keeps track of East Sea situation

The UN always keeps track of the situation and developments in the East Sea, affirmed Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson while holding talks with Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi on May 4.

The United Nations always keeps track of the situation and developments in the East Sea, affirmed Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson while holding talks with Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi on May 4.

Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh (R) shakes hands with UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson at the Government's Guesthouse, Hanoi, May 4, 2016.

Eliasson called on relevant parties to exercise self-restraint, settle international disputes peacefully based on international law and need to accelerate the conclusion of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea.

Deputy PM, FM Minh highly valued the United Nations’ cooperation and support for Vietnam for the past years.

Vietnam will continue promoting its responsible role as well as active contributions to the common efforts of the international community for a world of peace and sustainable development, said Deputy PM, FM Minh.

During the talks, both sides also discussed on the current major priorities of the international community and the United Nations.

Vietnam and the United Nations agreed to foster the implementation of the two historic agreements, namely the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Deputy PM, FM Minh took the occasion to extend thanks to the international community’s assistance for Viet Nam to cope with impacts of severe droughts in the Central Highlands Region and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta-the country’s rice granary.

Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson showed his impression of Vietnam’s achievements gained over the past three decades of renovation.

He also spoke highly of Vietnam’s responsible and effective contributions at the United Nations’ forums, including the Human Rights Council and the Economic and Social Council as a member.