President arrives in New York for attendance at UNGA’s 76th session
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at J. F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on September 20 evening (local time), to attend the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session and hold a number of bilateral activities in the US.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at J. F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on September 20 evening (local time). (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen XuanPhuc arrived at J. F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on September 20evening (local time), to attend the general debate of the United NationsGeneral Assembly’s 76th session and hold a number of bilateral activities inthe US.
Vietnam officially joined the UN on September 20,1977. Cooperation between Vietnam and the UN has contributed to protecting andpromoting national interests, especially maintaining and consolidating apeaceful, secure and favourable environment for national development.
The collaboration has also helped Vietnam integrateinto the world more intensively and extensively, and improve the country’sposition and image in the international arena.
Vietnam has sent a total of 243 officers to UNpeacekeeping missions in South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and theDepartment of Peacekeeping Operations in New York, and deployed three level-2field hospitals in South Sudan.
The UN also holds Vietnam in high regard in terms ofthe percentage of female personnel in peacekeeping operations (12 percent).
Vietnam officially won the election to become anon-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 tenureafter getting 192 votes out of the 193 UN members.
The country has actively and proactively contributedto common activities of the UNSC, worked to promote bilateral ties with UNSCmembers, and carried forward its role as a non-permanent member of the UNSC andASEAN Chair 2020 at the same time.
During his stay in the US from until September 24, PresidentPhuc is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the UN General Assembly’s76th session, and the Global COVID-19 Summit themed “Ending the Pandemic andBuilding Back Better.”
He will hold bilateral meetings with leaders ofcountries on the sidelines of the General Assembly, and receive and holddialogues with leaders of many major groups and businesses of the US, to callon them to pour more investments in Vietnam./.
Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy called on the parties concerned in Yemen to end all military actions and resume dialogue while addressing a session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on September 10.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc's upcoming attendance in the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 76) shows Vietnam’s strong sense of responsibility and commitment as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) over the last two years, Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy told Vietnam News Agency.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session (UNGA 76) in New York from September 21-24. The trip takes place at a time when Vietnam is celebrating the 44th anniversary of the country’s membership in the UN (September 20, 1977 – 2021).
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at J. F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on September 20 evening (local time). (Photo: VNA) 
