On October 2nd, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the Special Political Committee on Decolonization (Committee 4) of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly held a general discussion on items 52–56 concerning decolonization.
According to the VNA correspondent in New York, at the meeting, the countries affirmed that the decolonization process is not yet complete as 17 territories remain ungoverned; they emphasized the right to self-determination, the role of dialogue and cooperation with governing countries, and the need to promote socio -economic development and enhance the capacity of the people in these territories. Several countries also presented their positions on specific issues, including Western Sahara and the Falkland Islands (Malvinas).
Speaking at the session, Minister Counselor Nguyen Hai Luu, Deputy Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, affirmed Vietnam's consistent stance in supporting the universal goals of the decolonization process and the inalienable right to self-determination of the peoples of the 17 ungoverned territories, in accordance with the UN Charter, General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV), and related resolutions. Vietnam supports a case-by-case approach, taking into account the historical, political, economic, social, and cultural circumstances of each territory, as well as the interests and aspirations of its people; promoting the decolonization process through peaceful means, dialogue, and cooperation.
Ambassador Nguyen Hai Luu emphasized four points: governing states need to continue providing full and up-to-date information in accordance with Article 73(e) of the United Nations Charter; economic activities and resource exploitation must not adversely affect the legitimate interests and welfare of the people; the United Nations system needs to continue supporting sustainable development, health, education , disaster prevention and capacity building; and expanding learning opportunities, vocational training and human resource development for the people of the territories.
The Vietnamese representative affirmed that, with the historical experience of a nation that once suffered under colonial rule and fought for independence, Vietnam deeply understands the value of independence, freedom, and self-determination; and committed to continuing to cooperate with the United Nations, the Special Committee on Decolonization, governing states, and relevant parties to create substantive progress on the decolonization agenda.
Resolution 1514 (XV) of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on December 14, 1960, concerning the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence to Colonial States and Peoples, affirms the right of self-determination of peoples and lays the foundation for the decolonization process of the United Nations.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/viet-nam-khang-dinh-ung-ho-quyen-tu-quyet-thuc-day-tien-trinh-phi-thuc-dan-hoa-post1139777.vnp
