Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN. (Photo: VNA)

Ambassador Giang made the remarks on Thursday at an open debate on famine and conflict-induced global food security held by the UN Security Council, chaired by Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State and Council President for the month.

During the debate, attended by representatives of 80 UN members, Mr. Giang called on all parties involved in conflicts to respect the UN Charter and international humanitarian law, and not destroy infrastructure essential to the survival of civilians, particularly women and children, as stipulated in Resolution 2573 proposed by Vietnam during its presidency of the UNSC in April 2021.

The UNSC should collaborate more closely with specialised agencies such as the FAO, the UN World Food Program (WFP), and other international partners to address famine in conflict-affected areas, and enhance cooperation with regional organisations to strengthen the resilience of food systems and ensure global food supply chains, Mr. Giang said.