Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang speaks at the 11th Asia-Pacific Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh
This is one of three proposals raised by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang at the opening session of the 11th Asia-Pacific Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference, which took place on the morning of November 21 in Hanoi.
Attending the conference were leaders of Vietnamese departments, ministries and branches; Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Maha Barjas Al-Barjas, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Jagan Chapagain, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Gilles Carbonnier, and leaders of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from more than 60 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society Bui Thi Hoa speaks at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh
The proposal was made in the context that Asia-Pacific is one of the regions most severely affected by natural disasters, catastrophes and epidemics, clearly demonstrated by the enormous losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, resources for humanitarian support and relief activities are still limited and lacking in many places, creating an urgent need to strengthen international cooperation in strategic planning, resource mobilization and management, capacity building for humanitarian activities, as well as in disaster prevention and response.
Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Maha Barjas Al-Barjas speaks at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh
According to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, in addition to joint efforts to prevent and resolve the consequences of wars and traditional conflicts, international humanitarian activities need to focus more on preventing and effectively responding to non-traditional security challenges such as disasters, natural disasters, and epidemics.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that these are issues that can arise at any time, are not separated by geographical space and can have a serious impact on every country, regardless of development level.
Delegates attending the Conference - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh
The Deputy Prime Minister called on the international community to continue making the greatest efforts to prevent conflicts and wars, eradicate hunger, reduce poverty, promote equitable, sustainable and inclusive development; and ensure that no nation or community is left behind in the development process of humanity.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that solving the above issues is to address the root causes of the humanitarian crisis. He also believed that the Conference would focus on exchanging and discussing the advantages and disadvantages, widely sharing experiences and successful lessons, thereby agreeing on measures and action plans for humanitarian work in the region and internationally in the new period; improving the effectiveness of cooperation mechanisms and frameworks between national associations in carrying out their noble humanitarian missions.
Delegates take a group photo - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh
On this occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, international organizations and national associations for providing Vietnam with effective and valuable support in recent times, especially in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent took place from November 20-23 with the theme "Asia-Pacific: Disaster Preparedness".
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang received Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Maha Barjas Al-Barjas - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh
This is the second time the Vietnam Red Cross Society has had the honor of hosting a regional conference, an opportunity to promote the Society's development cooperation activities with international partners and organizations and businesses in Vietnam.
The conference is an opportunity to introduce and promote the achievements, culture, country and people of Vietnam and a favorable occasion to learn from experiences, expand relationships, mobilize resources for the country's humanitarian and social security goals, and demonstrate responsibility for the humanitarian and global movement./.
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