Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN speaks at the meeting of the Security Council on Western Sahara. (Photo:  VOV's reporter in the US)

Addressing a UN Security Council discussion on the situation in Western Sahara on Wednesday, Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, called on relevant parties to consider the appointment a new motivation for political process in the area, and show close coordination with the two officials to resume dialogues and end conflicts.

She reiterated Vietnam’s principle stance of supporting the settlement of the West Sahara issue through peaceful negotiations among relevant parties in line with international law and related UNSC resolutions.

Vietnam underlines the significance of seeking an equal, long-term and acceptable solution for all parties, ensuring the rights to self-determination of the people of West Sahara, in line with UN Charter’s principles and purposes for peace, cooperation and development in the region, the diplomat said.