She told the Vietnam News Agency that Vietnam performed its duties very well, especially during the month it served as the rotational UNSC president in January, when it held an open debate on the UN Charter and highlighted the role of regional organisations like ASEAN at the UNSC. The diplomat noted that Vietnam is a strong partner in the UNSC and a traditional partner of France in the International Organisation of the Francophonie, adding that the two countries have cooperated effectively.

Vietnam is also chairing the South Sudan Sanctions Committee, a large and important committee at the UNSC, and has performed this role very well.

2020 has been full of challenges for the UNSC, especially the five permanent members (P5), as there have been a large number of issues needing to be resolved and require consensus among all members.

However, the UNSC has seen progress in certain issues, including a lasting ceasefire in Libya and positive outcomes for settling Yemeni and Afghan issues.