Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, attends the UN Security Council's six-month meeting on the situation in Central Africa, June 7, 2021. (Photo: VOV)

At the UN Security Council's six-month meeting on Monday on the situation in Central Africa and operations of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), Ambassador Anh said that the root causes of instability must be addressed in a pragmatic and comprehensive manner.

That means supporting ongoing diplomatic and political efforts, enhancing reconciliation efforts, addressing threats posed by armed groups and terrorists, strengthening the management of natural resources, and providing equitable development opportunities, he said.

Recent developments in the Central African Republic and challenges to the operation of the UN Peacekeeping Mission (MINUSCA) were also discussed at the meeting. Ambassador Anh urged all parties to comply with international humanitarian law, protect civilians, and make ensuring the security and safety of MINUSCA employees a priority.