Hanoi: Ban lauds Viet Nam’s progress and leadership in field of development

Ban also said the two leaders discussed regional security concerns, including the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, “or East Sea as you call it here” and drew attention to the importance of all parties concerned to resolve their disputes through dialogue and in conformity with international law.

“It is important to avoid actions that would provoke or exacerbate tensions,” he said at ajoint press encounter after meeting with the Vietnamese President.

“I hope the ongoing consultations between ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian States) Member States and China on the proposed Code of Conduct under the Framework of the ‘Declaration on the [Conduct] of Parties in the South China Sea’ will lead to increased mutual understanding between all parties.”

Ban also that tomorrow he will inaugurate the “Green One UN House,” which he said “is an example of how the UN and Viet Nam can work together to combat climate change and deliver as one for the people of Viet Nam.”

Saying he had a “very productive” meeting with the president, Ban commended Viet Nam for the “impressive progress” towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and “displaying leadership in the development of a set of holistic sustainable development goals (SDGs) to be adopted by the [UN] General Assembly in September.”

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday began a two-day visit to Viet Nam and commended President TrÆ°Æ¡ng Tấn Sang for the “increasingly important role” his country is playing at the United Nations, including his efforts to combat climate change and in helping shape a new development agenda.

Ban also said the two leaders discussed regional security concerns, including the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, “or East Sea as you call it here” and drew attention to the importance of all parties concerned to resolve their disputes through dialogue and in conformity with international law.

“It is important to avoid actions that would provoke or exacerbate tensions,” he said at ajoint press encounter after meeting with the Vietnamese President.

He added, “I hope the ongoing consultations between ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian States) Member States and China on the proposed Code of Conduct under the Framework of the ‘Declaration on the [Conduct] of Parties in the South China Sea’ will lead to increased mutual understanding between all parties.”

Ban also that tomorrow he will inaugurate the “Green One UN House,” which he said “is an example of how the UN and Viet Nam can work together to combat climate change and deliver as one for the people of Viet Nam.”

Saying he had a “very productive” meeting with the president, Ban commended Viet Nam for the “impressive progress” towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and “displaying leadership in the development of a set of holistic sustainable development goals (SDGs) to be adopted by the [UN] General Assembly in September.”

Photo: UN Photo/Evan Schneider