Deputy PM: UN constitutes important part in Vietnam’s foreign policy
The United Nations is always an important part in Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation and active international integration, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) welcomes newly-accredited UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – TheUnited Nations is always an important part in Vietnam’s foreign policy ofindependence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation and activeinternational integration, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister PhamBinh Minh.
During a meeting in Hanoi onApril 11 with newly-accredited UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP ResidentRepresentative in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra, Minh thanked the UN for its supportto the country’s process of national construction, defence, and developmentover the past 40 years.
Vietnam hopes that the UNcontinues its role in maintaining international peace and security, promotingthe observation of international law, and supporting countries, includingVietnam, in socio-economic development, especially in implementing the 2030Agenda on Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, hesaid.
For his part, Malhotra congratulatedVietnam on its great achievements in socio-economic development after 30 yearsof reform, becoming one of the first countries that have fulfilled the MillenniumDevelopment Goals ahead of schedule.
He applauded Vietnam’s active andeffective contributions to UN activities, including peacekeeping operations anddevelopment issues, adding that Vietnam has also been an active and responsiblemember of UN important mechanisms such as the UN Economic and Social Counciland International Law Committee.
The official affirmed that the UNwill work closely with Vietnam in organising activities to mark 40 years sinceVietnam’s admission to the UN (September 20, 1977-2017).
Malhotra also vowed to try hisbest to foster cooperative ties between the UN and Vietnam, thus supportingVietnam in national construction and development.-VNA
Vietnam has achieved targets on sustainable poverty reduction in disadvantaged areas thanks partly to a project funded by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ireland Embassy.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc wished Kamal Malhotra, new UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative to Vietnam, a successful term at a meeting in Hanoi on January 23.
Vietnam made active contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 23-24, which adopted 42 resolutions and decisions.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the permanent representative of Vietnam to the UN is attending negotiations on a treaty to outlaw nuclear weapon in New York from March 27-31.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Vietnam and New Zealand are working toward a breakthrough to achieve a bilateral trade target of 3 billion USD by 2026. Education and training will remain a key pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with diverse joint programmé and attractive scholarships to build a high-quality workforce for the future.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) welcomes newly-accredited UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Kamal Malhotra (Photo: VNA) 
