Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy

In his address, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UN called on involving parties in Libya to abide by the ceasefire order, soon reach a long-term truce, and ensure access to humanitarian aid packages. He said Vietnam supports the political solution led and owned by the Libyans.

He also called for pushing forward political, economic and military dialogue channels in accordance with the UNSC Resolution 2510 that endorsed the conclusions of the Berlin Conference on Libya, and for the UNSMIL and regional organisations to consider assisting concerned parties in conducting dialogue via online channel.

Following the meeting, the UNSC released a press statement, expressing concern about the possible impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Libya and calling on concerned parties in Libya immediately end clashes and abide to the arms embargo.
The situation in Libya continues to worsen recently despite the UN Secretary General’s call for ceasing fire. Furthermore, the first COVID-19 case was recorded in the country on March 24.