Vietnam condemns all acts of using chemical weapons regardless of by anyone, at any places and for any purposes, Ngo Thi Hoa, permanent Vietnamese representative at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), has affirmed.
Headquarters of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague (Source: AFP/VNA)
The Hague (VNA) – Vietnam condemns all acts of using chemicalweapons regardless of by anyone, at any places and for any purposes, Ngo ThiHoa, permanent Vietnamese representative at the Organisation for theProhibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), has affirmed.
Speaking at the fourth Review Conference for the Conventionon Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (CWC), which is taking place in The Haguefrom November 21-30, Hoa emphasised the country’s support for the comprehensiveand verified disarmament of chemical weapons.
Vietnam commits to fully implementing its obligationsfollowing the CWC, and intensifying effective cooperation with the OPCW, addedHoa, who is also Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands.
She affirmed Vietnam’s backing for strengthenedinternational collaboration in raising the efficiency of the CWC enforcementand developing the chemical industry for peaceful purposes, and voiced her hopethat the OPCW and the international community help developing countries in thisfield.
The diplomat shared an initiative to build and duplicateregional centres to connect resources to carry out the CWC, including thepossibility of setting up an ASEAN Centre on increasing the capacity of theconvention’s enforcement.
The review conference is held every five years since theconvention took effect in April 1997 to review the implementation of theconvention in the past five years and recommend effective policies and measuresto improve the efficiency of CWC enforcement in the following year.
The fourth edition attracts the participation of OPCWDirector-General Fernando Arias, United Nations Under-Secretary-General andHigh Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, and representativesfrom 160 CWC member states, observing nations and international organisations.
With 193 member states, which account for 98 percent of theglobe’s population, and the achievement of more than 96 percent of declaredchemical weapon stockpiles eliminated, CWC is considered the most successfulmultilateral treaty in the disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of massdestruction.-VNA
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Vietnam is concerned about the current situation in Syria and protests the use of force which threatens the normal life of innocent civilians and peace and stability in the region, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on April 15.
Vietnam always constructively coordinates with other members of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) to raise the significance of the disarmament of weapons of mass destruction in general and chemical weapons in particular, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a high-ranking delegation to the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. The event will take place from September 25 - October 1 with the theme “Making the United Nations Relevant to All People: Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Peaceful, Equitable and Sustainable Societies”.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Headquarters of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague (Source: AFP/VNA) 
