Ambassador talks about Vietnam’s hallmarks at UNHRC in 2023
Vietnam, as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 period, has so far this year had six outstanding initiatives at all three regular meetings of the council, which received the support and co-sponsorship of many countries and international organisations, according to Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (centre) and a Vietnamese delegation attending the UNHRC's 52nd session (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) - Vietnam, as a member of the United NationsHuman Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 period, has so far this year had six outstandinginitiatives at all three regular meetings of the council, which received thesupport and co-sponsorship of many countries and international organisations,according to Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai.
Mai, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, theWorld Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva,said that amidst fluctuations of the world situation, Vietnam has actively andresponsibly contributed to the council’s activities, made efforts with othercountries to promote dialogue and cooperation, boost mutual understanding, andbuild consensus in discussing and adopting resolutions and decisions of the council.
In particular, at the UNHRC’s 52nd session, the Resolution markingthe 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) andthe 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action (VDPA),proposed by Vietnam, was approved by the council, with 121 co-sponsors. Thisresolution is an important hallmark creating a basis for organisingcommemorative activities of the council throughout 2023 at the national,regional and global levels, with the highlight being the high-level eventcelebrating the two important documents from December 10-12.
At the 53rd session in the middle of this year,Vietnam, the Philippines and Bangladesh drafted and negotiated the annualResolution on climate change and human rights, which was then approved by the councilwith 80 co-sponsors. The three countries also jointly organised a thematicdiscussion session on climate change and human rights, with focus on negativeimpacts of climate change on the full realisation of the right to food.
At this session, Vietnam also held an international seminaron combating gender-based discrimination, violence and harassment in theworkplace with the co-sponsorship of the US and Argentinian delegations.
In addition, at the 54th session, Vietnam implementedtwo initiatives to promote the right to immunisation.
In 2024, Vietnam will continue to promote its role andposition as an active and responsible member of the council. The Vietnamese delegationin Geneva will actively participate in regular meetings, with focuson implementing several cooperation initiatives to promote and ensure humanrights, in which it will preside over the building and negotiation of a draftResolution on climate change and human rights at the June 2024 session. Inaddition, Vietnam will submit and defend the National Report under theUniversal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, said Mai./.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has received UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development Surya Deva, who is on a working visit to Vietnam from November 6 to 15.
Vietnam has so far implemented 86.7% of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) third cycle recommendations, and 12.4% of recommendations have been partially completed, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet said, while chairing the consultation workshop on the draft National Report of Vietnam for the 4th cycle UPR of the UN Human Rights Council in Hanoi on November 24.
The year 2023 has witnessed many important events that affirm Vietnam's positive contributions to protecting and promoting human rights in general, and the right to freedom of belief and religion in particular at both the international and national levels.
Vietnam has achieved commendable results in implementing the principles and standards of human rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948 and the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action (VDPA) in 1993, said Prof. Dr. Le Van Loi, Vice Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academic of Politics (HCMA) at a scientific workshop in Hanoi on December 8.
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.
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
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (centre) and a Vietnamese delegation attending the UNHRC's 52nd session (Photo: VNA) 
