President addresses online high-level debate on UN-AU cooperation
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the virtual high-level open debate on cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) on October 28, at the invitation of his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta, who holds the rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) in October 2021.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the virtual high-level open debate on cooperation between the UnitedNations (UN) and the AfricanUnion (AU) on October 28, at the invitationof his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta, who holds the rotating Presidency of the UNSecurity Council (UNSC) in October 2021.
The debate took the theme “Renewing solidarity to successfully deliver peace andsecurity in a changing conflict environment”.
Inhis speech, President Phuc said many African countries have still suffered prolongedconsequences of colonialism and slavery regime, as well as conflicts,terrorism, extreme violence, transnational crimes, climate change, food andwater source insecurity.
Inorder to help them with national reconstruction and development, response to and recovery in the post-pandemic period,he suggested that they should strongly improve self-resilience to deal with internalaffairs, promote trust building and dialogues, enhance women and youthempowerment.
The African nationswere advised to continue fostering friendship, expanding cooperation andintegration, consolidating multilateralism, and upholding the spirit of abidingby international law and the UN Charter.
President Phuc proposedthe UN and AU pioneer in the implementation of the Initiative on Silencing theGuns in Africa by 2030, the UN Agenda 2030 and Africa’s Agenda 2063 onSustainable Development, and fully and effectively step up the strategicpartnership between the UNSC and the AU’s Peace and Security Council.
Hisother suggestions included expanding cooperation among regional organisationsto improve their capacity of preventing and addressing conflicts, coping withregional and global challenges; supporting comprehensive exchange andcooperation between ASEAN and the AU; and strengthening food security tocontribute to socio-economic stability.
ThePresident stressed that Vietnam always stands side by side with African nations toovercome difficulties, expand effective coordination towards peace anddevelopment, and offer medical supplies to fight the pandemic.
He alsoexpressed his wish that Vietnam would soon become an observer of the AU after the country had sent many military officers and doctors to join UN missions in South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Atthe event, the UNSC adopted its Presidential Statement on strengtheningcooꦗperation between the UN and the AU./.
Vietnam has called on the United Nations and countries to pay greater attention to ensuring security and safety for UN peacekeeping forces, strengthening the application of information technology in implementing operations, and defining tasks and resources for missions.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend and deliver a speech at a high-level open debate on cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU), which will be held virtually October 28.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s attendance at a virtual high-level open debate on cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU), scheduled to take place late on October 28, will show the importance that Vietnam attaches to boosting its multifaceted cooperation with the AU, African countries, and Kenya in particular.
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
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
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.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
