Top legislator underscores importance of mutual understanding for global peace
VGP – To build and sustain global peace, first of all, it is necessary to promote mutual understanding and narrow the gaps between nations, said Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man.
The top Vietnamese legislator stressed the point while addressing the opening ceremony of the 11th Plenary Session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 24.
Joining hands to boost sustainable and inclusive development and to address the root causes of poverty and inequality is also a way to create a sustainable foundation for a peaceful and tolerant world, Tran added.
He called for respecting international law and upholding multilateralism, especially the central role of the United Nations, describing it as the most civilized approach to prevent wars and conflicts.
Cambodia's success story in consolidating peace, reconciliation and national development is a testament to the noble goal of building a peaceful, better and more civilized world where people live tolerantly with each other, Tran noted.
He emphasized that peace can only be achieved if we understand and sympathize with each person, regardless of skin color, religion or ethnic origin. Peace is to ensure that each person deserves to live a prosperous and happy life in a safe environment, without discrimination.
As a peace-loving nation that has undergone many wars for national independence and reunification, Viet Nam especially treasures the values of peace, stability and friendship so that every citizen can enjoy independence, freedom, prosperity and happiness, said Tran.
Viet Nam supports initiatives that contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world and it also backs the promotion of the resolution of international conflicts and disputes by peaceful measures in line with international law and the United Nations Charter, without the threats or use of force, said the top Vietnamese legislator.
He called on parliaments and parliamentarians will play an active role in promoting the rule of law, building trust and mutual respect, and finding sustainable peaceful solutions to regional disputes and urgent global challenges today.
Tran expressed his belief that Cambodia's success experiences in national development and building friendly and cooperative relations with neighboring and regional countries will certainly contribute to promoting peace and cooperation in the region and the world./.
