President Joe Biden highlights Vietnam-US relations at UN General Assembly
US President Joe Biden highlighted the relations between Vietnam and the US in his speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 19.
At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – US President Joe Biden highlighted the relations between Vietnam andthe US in his speech at the 78th session ofthe United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 19.
“For decades, itwould have been unthinkable for an American President to stand in Hanoialongside a Vietnamese leader and announce a mutual commitment to the highest levelof countries partnership,” he said at the high-level debate themed “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all,” referring to his Vietnam visit earlierthis month.
US President Joe Biden. (Photo: VNA)
“With a concertedleadership and careful effort, adversaries can become partners, overwhelmingchallenges can be resolved, and deep wounds can heal,” the leader continued.
Through this example, Biden affirmed that the US stands ready to cooperate withcountries to address disputes and that the US commits to promoting multilateralismto settle global challenges.
Addressing thedebate, UNSecretary-General AntónioGuterres called on countries to enhance dialogues, promote multilateralism, andreform international administration system, especially international and UN economicand financial institutions to better meet requirements of sustainabledevelopment.
A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh will attend high-level sessions with many important activities to promote the Vietnamese Party’s,State’s and Government’s consistent policy on a Vietnam of peace, cooperationand integration to international friends, and elevate the relations between Vietnamand the UN and countries to a new height./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in the US on September 17 evening (local time), right after arriving in San Francisco for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities in the US.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 18 (local time) called on Vietnamese and US enterprises to take practical actions to help implement the two countries’ newly established comprehensive strategic partnership.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for a delegation of politicians from cities in San Francisco Bay Area of California state, led by Sheng Thao, Mayor of Oakland city, on September 18 afternoon (local time) as part of his trip to the US to attend the high-level week of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, and bilateral activities in the country.
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Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
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The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
The new halal cooperation arrangement will streamline halal certification and product assurance processes, making it easier for New Zealand exporters to access the Indonesian market.
VAMAF President Datuk Shaharuddin Omar shared the plan at the association’s 103rd anniversary ceremony, noting support from the Vietnam Veterans Association. The initiative is expected to open new markets for Malaysian Halal products and improve livelihoods for its members.
At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: VNA) 
US President Joe Biden. (Photo: VNA) 
