New York (VNA), Feb. 20 -- Ambassador Pham Hai Anh , Deputy Head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations (UN), laid stress on the significance of seeking political solutions and diplomatic efforts to restore peace in Syria while speaking at the UN Security Council's session on February 19.

He said all solutions must be built based on respect for international law, the UN's Charter, relevant resolutions of the UNSC, and sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.

The Vietnamese diplomat voiced his concern over recent developments in the Northwestern region of Syria, which has affected the livelihoods of more than 3 million residents.

All parties must exercise maximum restraint to avoid further deterioration of the situation, he...