New York, 16 April 2025
The
delegation of Viet Nam wishes to explain its position on the resolution
entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe” that
has just been
adopted by the General Assembly.
As a
matter of long-standing principle, Viet Nam is a steadfast proponent of
enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. We
regard such collaboration as vital to strengthening multilateralism and
advancing our shared goals in promoting peace and security, sustainable
development, and human rights.
In
line with this commitment, my delegation has consistently supported and voted
in favour of relevant resolutions submitted under this agenda item, including
the resolutions concerning cooperation between the United Nations and the
Council of Europe that were adopted in the past and today by this Assembly.
On the
other hand, regrettably my delegation disassociates itself from preambular
paragraphs 9 and 11 and operative paragraphs 5 and 17 of the current text, as
we believe that the content of these paragraphs falls outside the scope of
cooperation between the UN and the Council of Europe.