Vietnam chairs annual meeting of Group of Friends of UNCLOS
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), on June 12 chaired the annual meeting of the Group of Friends of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) - AmbassadorDang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations(UN), on June 12 chaired the annual meeting of the Group of Friends of theUN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The event was held on the occasion of the 33rd meeting of the States Parties to the UNCLOS (SPLOS 33) which is being organisedfrom June 12-16 at the UN headquarters in New York.
On behalf of the 12 founding countries of the group,Ambassador Giang reviewed its activities over the past year and called onmember countries to join efforts to contribute to solving challenges related tosea and oceans, successfully implement Sustainable Development Goal No.14which is the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, waters and marineresources.
He emphasised that the group will continue promotingmultilateral dialogue and cooperation in the implementation and protection ofthe universality of the 1982 convention, and described it as acomprehensive legal framework governing all activities related to seas andoceans.
An overview of the reception (Photo: VNA)
Cornel Feruță, Chair of SPLOS 33, expressed strong supportfor the value of UNCLOS 1982 in strengthening international law compliance; andappreciated contributions by the group in general and Vietnam in particular inpromoting cooperation in the enforcement of the UNCLOS 1982 and oceangovernance.
He voiced his hope that the group will further promote its role at UN forums inparticular and international ones in general to continue pursuing the goals setout when it was established.
The 115-member group was the first initiated by Vietnam, which lobbied for theestablishment together with Germany and joined the team of 12 core members,namely Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Jamaica, Kenya, the Netherlands,New Zealand, Oman, Senegal, South Africa, and Vietnam./.
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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.
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Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the reception (Photo: VNA) 
