Vietnam attaches importance to the UN’ central role in building international legal systems, maintaining peace, preventing conflicts and addressing global challenges, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre, right) meets with heads of UN organisations
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always attachesimportance to the United Nations’ central role in building international legal systems,maintaining peace, preventing conflicts and addressing global challenges, saidPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 17.
He made the statement during his meeting in Hanoi withheads of UN organisations in Vietnam to mark the United Nations Day (October24) and Vietnam’s 40-year journey as an UN member.
Vietnam makes relations with the UN the top priority inits foreign policy and always sees it as a key partner, PM Phuc affirmed.Vietnam will continue to play an active role in the UN’s efforts in promotingpeace, development and human rights.
Vietnam is proud to be among those taking a first steptowards “One UN Initiative” and to be home to the UN’s first eco-friendly GreenOne UN House, he said, citing the fact that most UN agencies had moved into andworked together in the building which helps facilitate the functional teamworkand enhance efficiency of the UN in Vietnam.
UN Resident Coordinator Kamal Malhotra congratulatedVietnam on the four decades of its UN membership and thanked the government ofVietnam for its strong support to the UN reform initiatives, especially the“One UN Initiative”.
Malhotra affirmed that the UN is committed to endorsing Vietnamin implementing the 2030 Agenda and backing the country in participating in High-levelPolitical Forum on Sustainable Development next year. The UN will continue tosupport Vietnam’s integrated approaches to Sustainable Development Goals throughnational review and development of the private economic sector, he added.
He expected that the PM will direct relevant stateagencies to further simplify administrative procedures, facilitating UNagencies to implement cooperation projects in Vietnam in the time ahead.
PM Phuc highlighted the significance of 2017 which marksthe launch of the Vietnam-UN Joint One Strategic Plan until 2021, aiming tosupport Vietnam in its Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2016-2020 and the2030 Sustainable Development Goals. These are Vietnam’s top priorities, he said.
In the face of many challenges in resources and climatechange, Vietnam wants the UN to help in mobilising sufficient and sustainableresources in terms of finance, expertise and skilled personnel, to achievethese priorities.-VNA
UNFPA is going to assist Vietnamese agencies to collect and use high-quality data to serve the implementation of development plans and the Sustainable Development Goals until 2021.
Vietnam commits to cooperating with the United Nations and its member states to promote the rule of law to realise sustainable development goals, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the permanent representative of Vietnam to the UN.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will help Vietnam fight gender-based and domestic violence under a project recently approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Vietnam has called on the United Nations to assist the country in poverty reduction via resources supply, policy consultation and offering linkage with international financial institutions.
Promoting effective cooperation with the United Nations (UN) is always a top priority of Vietnam’s foreign policies, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while addressing a ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam’s joining the UN in Hanoi on October 17.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre, right) meets with heads of UN organisations 
