Insignia presented to UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga presented the insignia “For Peace, Friendship among Nations” to UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen in Hanoi on August 24.
VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga presents insignia to UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President of the Vietnam Union ofFriendship Organisations (VUFO) Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga presented theinsignia “For Peace, Friendship among Nations” to UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen in Hanoi on August 24.
Speaking at the event, Nga congratulated Wiesen on fulfilling missionduring her tenure in Vietnam and expressed deep thanks to her contributionsto Vietnam on its way to sustainable development.
She emphasised that over the past 45 years since Vietnam’s entryto the United Nations (UN), the UN and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) inparticular have made important contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic developmentand global integration, especially in poverty reduction, fulfillment of MillennialDevelopment Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, and response to globalchallenges such as climate change and COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the helm of Wiesen, UNDP worked closely with Vietnameseagencies and partners to successfully carry out the Country Programme2017-2021, build another for 2022-2026 in which strategicorientations for development cooperation between UNDP and Vietnamese agencieswere laid out.
🗹 Wiesen also directed UNDP to assist Vietnam in its role as ASEANChair 2020 and non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021,promoted Vietnam’s participation in the UN peacekeeping mission, womenempowerment, awareness-raising campaigns about the UN and Vietnam's significant contributions to the UN work among Vietnameseyouths.
At the event (Photo: VNA)
Nga expressed her gratitude for Wiesen’s contributions to Vietnam’sCOVID-19 response and recovery via strengthening medical system, recoveringgreen economy, social welfare and digital transformation.
She wished that UNDP would continue supporting Vietnam and contributing to maintaining peace and sustainable development in theworld.
Wiesen expressed her belief that ties between UNDP and Vietnam,and between UNDP and VUFO will thrive in the future.
♔ She affirmed that UNDP will promote cooperation with Vietnam inthe coming time./.
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) are committed to taking joint actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) through increasingly involving the private sector.
Deputy Defence Minister Hoang Xuan Chien called for more support from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) for Vietnam in overcoming post-war bombs, mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) consequences and UN peacekeeping, during a meeting with Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary General, Deputy Regional Director and Director for the Asia-Pacific at UNDP, in Hanoi on July 28.
Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, said she expected Vietnam can show that there’s a different way to do development and that amidst the uncertain global economic outlook, Vietnam can prove itself as an attractive place for investment by doing a greener, more inclusive development.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will help build an additional 100 flood-resistant houses for poor households in the north-central coastal province of Thanh Hoa in the coming time, UN Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Kanni Wignaraja has said.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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).
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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.
VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga presents insignia to UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen. (Photo: VNA) 
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
