Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: VietNamNet - Vietnam supports UN-AU cooperation for peace process in Darfur

Sunday, February 10, 2008

VietNamNet - Vietnam supports UN-AU cooperation for peace process in Darfur

A Vietnamese representative to the United Nations, on February 8, affirmed Viet Nam’s support for the UN-African Union (AU) cooperation for the peace process in Darfur.Ambassador Hoang Chi Trung, Deputy Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the UN, was attending the UN Security Council’s debate in New York regarding the situation in the Sudan .The ambassador also spoke highly of the efforts made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on the sidelines of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa on January 31 towards facilitating the deployment of the AU/UN joint operation in Darfur (UNAMID).He also reiterated Viet Nam ’s support for the full deployment of UNAMID in conformity with the mandate provided by the UN Security Council’s Resolution 1769.He said: “It is our conviction that a full and effective deployment of UNAMID in Darfur will help restore peace and stability not only in Darfur and the Sudan but also in other countries in the sub-region.”The diplomat called on all parties concerned to join negotiations in order to reach a just and lasting solution to the Darfur conflict and reaffirmed Viet Nam ’s support for the efforts made by the UN and African countries for the full and effective deployment of UNAMID in particular and in bringing about peaceful resolutions to conflicts in Africa in general.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.