Hanoi, Sept. 23 -- The top Vietnamese leader made the call amid ongoing profound transformations of the international order while the global economy is becoming increasingly fragmented due to rising trade, investment and technology barriers.

To Lam emphasized that all countries must respect one another's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and right to choose their own path of development; refrain from interference in internal affairs, threat or use of force contrary to the United Nations Charter.

Restoration of trust requires countries to work together to manage differences in a responsible manner. Crisis must be prevented, competition must be controlled, dialogue must be maintained, and commitments must be respected and f...