The second Vietnamese engineering unit departs for a UN peacekeeping mission at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), August 2023. (Photo: VNA)
In 2015, at the conclusion of 15 years implementing the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Vietnam had achieved ahead of schedule three out of eight key targets: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger (MDG1); achieving universal primary education (MDG2); and promoting gender equality and empowering women (MDG3). (Photo: VNA)
A dove-releasing ceremony for world peace at the opening of the 11th UN Day of Vesak, held at Bai Dinh Pagoda, Ninh Binh province, May 8, 2014. (Photo: VNA)
On June 7, 2019 (Vietnam time), the UN General Assembly President announces that Vietnam has officially been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2020–2021 term. Vietnam receives 192 out of 193 votes - one of the highest levels of support ever for such a position. (Photo: VNA)
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits a project on HIV care, protection and prevention at Tu Liem District Medical Centre, Hanoi, October 29, 2010. (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the General Debate of the 78th UN General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York, September 22, 2023. (Photo: VNA)
State President Luong Cuong meets UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on the occasion of her attendance at the 4th Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G) Summit in Hanoi, April 17, 2025. (Photo: VNA)
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his participation in the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, September 24, 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam is elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the 2023–2027 term, with 121 votes – the highest in the Asia-Pacific group – at the 24th General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention, Paris, November 22, 2023. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam’s 48-year UN membership: Partnering for peace, cooperation and shared progress
Nearly half a century since officially joining the United Nations as its 149th member (20 September 1977 –2025), Vietnam has continuously affirmed its role as an active and responsible member. The country has taken part extensively in UN activities – from peacekeeping operations and development cooperation to addressing global challenges, thereby strengthening its standing, reputation, and image as a peace-loving, dynamic and integrating nation.
