New York (VNA), Feb. 22 -- Minister Counselor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed that the values, objectives and principles of the UN Charter have served as an important foundation of international law.

Thoa made the affirmation while addressing the annual session of the Special Committee on the Charter of the UN, which is taking place in New York from February 20-28 with the participation of representatives from nearly 90 member countries and many international organisations.

This year's meeting focused on the role of the UN Charter in maintaining international peace and security, and addressing disputes by peaceful measures, along with the use of mediation measures in ...