Vietnamese President sends congratulatory message on UN’s 80th anniversary
The Vietnamese leader noted that it’s now time for the UN to make strong reforms to better adapt to the new context and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its fulfillment of missions.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong offers congratulations on the UN's 80th founding anniversary on August 1. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong offered congratulations on the 80th founding anniversary of the United Nations in a message sent on August 1 in response to an initiative of Ambassador Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
The online event featured speeches by President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly Philemon Yang, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and most of the heads of States and Governments of the UN members.
In his remarks, President Cuong affirmed that over the past 80 years, the UN has kindled trust in and hope for lasting peace and sustainable development of all nations and peoples, helped prove the importance and strong vitality of multilateralism, and affirmed its irreplaceable role in realising the humankind’s aspiration for a better world based on the universal values of national independence, national sovereignty, and social equity and progress.
He perceived that as the international and regional situations are facing increasingly complex and unpredictable developments while the world is witnessing fundamental changes of the era, countries should exert utmost efforts to support multilateralism, enhance international cooperation and solidarity, and adhere to international law and the UN Charter, particularly the principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in another country’s internal affairs, no use of or threat to use force, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
The Vietnamese leader noted that it’s now time for the UN to make strong reforms to better adapt to the new context and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its fulfillment of missions.
On this occasion, he stated that Vietnam will remain a trustworthy partner and an active and responsible member, joining hands with the UN and the international community in resolving difficulties, surmounting challenges, and promoting peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperous development in each country, each region, and the whole world, thereby ensuring happiness and prosperity for all.
ꦍ The messages by President Cuong and other heads of States and Governments of UN members will continue to be screened at the UN headquarters in New York, the US, from now to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September./.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that Vietnam will continue to work closely and contribute significantly to improving the effectiveness and adaptability of the UN - the world’s largest international organisation.
Viet underlined the key role of science, technology, and innovation in achieving the SDGs, while calling for ensuring equitable access for developing countries to advanced technologies, knowledge, and digital infrastructure through technology transfer, capacity building, and innovation cooperation.
Deputy FM Tuan Le Anh Tuan and UNCITRAL Secretary Anna Joubin-Bret signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNCITRAL for the 2025–2031 period. The MoU focuses on improving Vietnam's legal frameworks for the green and digital economies, enhancing capacity for Vietnamese legal experts, and supporting Vietnam’s legal reform in international trade.
Eighty years since the historic autumn of 1945, the Vietnamese nation has overcome countless challenges to gain its independence and gradually develop thanks to the revolutionary path that is both resolute and flexible under the leadership of the Party.
Party General Secretary To Lam said since Vietnam and the RoK established their diplomatic ties in 1992 and upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022, they have enjoyed expanded collaboration, delivering tangible benefits to their peoples and businesses.
The state visit to the RoK by Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse was a great success, marking a significant milestone and opening a new chapter in the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In any circumstances, the Lao People’s Army will always stand shoulder to shoulder with its Vietnamese counterpart to safeguard both nations and nurture their great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation.
State President Luong Cuong sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Noboa on the occasion of the 216th National Day of the South American country (August 10).
Vietnam and the RoK should maintain regular exchanges at all levels, especially high level, across the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, and people-to-people channels; expand cooperation in diplomacy, national defence-security, economy, and sci-tech; and effectively realise existing cooperation mechanisms and agreements, said Party leader To Lam.
Party General Secretary Lam called on the RoK to help enhance the capacity of Vietnamese firms to integrate more deeply into the global supply chains of Korean companies, and to encourage Korean businesses to expand investment in Vietnam, particularly in infrastructure development, high-tech electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and smart cities.
Vietnamese brides in the Republic of Korea urged educational support, particularly access to Vietnamese language classes for their children, age-appropriate curricula, and resources for single mothers while meeting with Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam.
President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung emphasised that the first visit to the RoK by General Secretary Lam in his capacity as the top leader of Vietnam holds special significance as it creates strong momentum for enhancing mutual understanding, strengthening political trust, and further promoting the RoK – Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the next phase.
The supervision team urged the Government to promptly issue a national human resources development strategy until 2030, with a vision to 2050, and ensure sufficient funding for strategy implementation.
Regarding the East Sea issue, Vietnam reaffirmed its consistent stance of solving all disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The leaders noted that the two sides had agreed to turn scientific and technological cooperation into a pillar and a new highlight of bilateral relations.
This is a crucial session to consider and give opinions on a wide range of issues to be submitted to the NA's 10th sitting – the final of the current term, which will review the 2021–2026 tenure and prepare for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s first general election.
The signed documents include a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on scientific and technological cooperation, an MoU on copyright and related rights cooperation, and another on strengthening collaboration in renewable energy.
Vietnam’s participation in AMNEX 3 demonstrates its commitment as a member of the ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM) and responds to the invitation of the Royal Malaysian Navy, showing support for multilateral international activities hosted by Malaysia.
Since the two countries established their diplomatic ties in 1992, the bilateral relationship has become a model of a very special, effective, and substantive partnership.
Addressing the meeting, Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his pleasure at meeting a large number of Vietnamese living and working in the RoK, acknowledging and appreciating their efforts in contributing to the growing Vietnam–RoK partnership.
