Countries see Vietnam as model in implementing SDGs: UN official
Many countries consider Vietnam as a model in implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs) and promoting the reform of the UN development system, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis has stated.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (R) and UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Many countries consider Vietnam as a model inimplementing sustainable development goals (SDGs) and promoting the reform ofthe UN development system, United Nations Resident Coordinator in VietnamPauline Tamesis has stated.
In a meeting with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, PermanentRepresentative of Vietnam to the UN, in New York on November 16, Tamesis expressed the desire to continue seekingresources to support Vietnam in promoting education and training developmentand expanding to new areas such as big data and strategic forecasting, towardshelping Vietnam reap more achievements in sustainable development.
According to the UN official, the UN Secretary-General has assessed Vietnam as one of the emerging economies with potential and resources, and emphasised the need for the UN to continue implementing more effective measures to supportVietnam in implementing socio-economic development strategies.
Ambassador Giang spoke highly of efforts by the resident coordinatorand UN agencies in Vietnam in supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agendafor Sustainable Development, affirming that Vietnam will continue to supportthe reform of the UN development system, including ensuring sustainable financeand effective operation for the resident coordinator system.
The diplomat said he hopes that the UN will continue to assist Vietnamin seeking resources and share knowledge and experience with the country in itsefforts to achieve sustainable development goals, international commitments onclimate action, digital transformation, and energy transition.
Previously, during the global meeting of Resident Coordinators on November 15, Tamesis delivereda presentation on Vietnam’s achievements and efforts in implementing sustainabledevelopment goals, as well as the support of UN agencies for Vietnam's endeavoursin developing human resources, ensuring social security, and promoting post-pandemicrecovery.
AmbassadorGiang highlyvalued the role of UN agencies in general and the Resident Coordinator inparticular in coordinating with and supporting Vietnam in implementing the 2030Agenda for Sustainable Development.
He suggested the two sides continue effectively implementing the Strategic Framework for Sustainable DevelopmentCooperation 2022 – 2026, intensifying collaboration in new areas such as greentransformation, energy transition, and digitisation, with a focus on inclusivesocial policies so that no one is left behind./.
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with visiting Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) Tatiana Valovaya in Hanoi on October 19, pledging more contributions from Vietnam to the UN.
The Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, Minister Counselor Le Thi Minh Thoa, laid stress on the significance of the UN General Assembly’s operation reform to the UN’s reform while attending the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on November 10.
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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.
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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.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (R) and UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis (Photo: VNA) 
