Vietnam backs UN’s central role in global governance: PM
Vietnam values and supports the United Nations’ central role in global governance, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos, on October 11.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA)𒅌 – Vietnam values and supports the United Nations’ central role in global governance, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos, on October 11.
PM Chinh congratulated the UN on the recent success of the Summit of the Future in New York, and commended the role of the UN Secretary-General and UN agencies in maintaining peace and stability, narrowing gaps and driving global development.
He thanked the UN for offering invaluable cooperation and support to Vietnam’s Doi moi (renewal) and development over nearly four decades.
Vietnam will continue to support multilateralism and international law, make contributions to global efforts to promote dialogue and cooperation, and efectively participate in the UN peacekeeping mission, he said, suggesting the UN further assist Vietnam in improving its resilience and response to natural disasters, climate change adaptation and energy transition.
Guterres, in turn, praised Vietnam as a model of peace and sustainable development, referring to the nation as the "star of ASEAN". He also lauded Vietnam's role in amplifying the voice and influence of developing countries on the global stage.
He expressed his desire to work closely with Vietnam to realise the key outcomes of the Summit of the Future and encouraged Vietnam to continue leading global efforts in promoting peace, stability, inclusive development and sustainability.
The UN Secretary-General fully endorsed PM Chinh’s “people-centred, inclusive” approach to addressing global challenges such as natural disaster, climate change, population aging, and resource depletion.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen ASEAN-UN relations, highlighting ASEAN’s role as a bridge to foster dialogue and cooperation amid the complex global and regional landscapes with emerging conflicts and disputes.
On the occasion, the Vietnamese PM thanked the UN and its agencies for their active coordination in helping Vietnam recover from the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi.
The Vietnamese Government leader extended a formal invitation to the UN Secretary-General to visit Vietnam, and the latter accepted the invitation with pleasure and promised to make the trip in the near future./.
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved Vietnam's National Report under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), with the country accepting a record 84.7% of recommendations, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has said.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, will attend the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, hold working sessions in the US and pay a state visit to Cuba from September 21-27.
The development trend of the Vietnam - United Nations relations will be further consolidated following Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s trip to attend the UN Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), and to hold working sessions in the US, a Vietnamese-American professor has said.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
