President presides over welcome ceremony for UN Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Hanoi on October 21 morning, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the country’s admission to the UN.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (R) and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the welcome ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - UnitedNations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Hanoi on October 21 morning,beginning his two-day official visit toVietnam at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on theoccasion of the 45th anniversary of the country’s admission to the UN.
PresidentPhuc presided over an official welcome for the UN chief at the PresidentialPalace in the afternoon of the same day. Following the welcome ceremony, the twoleaders held talks.
This is an important visit of the head of theworld’s largest multilateral organisation, which, as affirmed by the UNSecretary-General ahead of the trip, demonstrates the importance the UNattaches to its partnership with Vietnam over the past 45 years, and thatVietnam is an indispensable member of the UN, which has been significantlycontributing to UN efforts in addressing global challenges, for peace and development in the world.
The visit takes place after Vietnam excellentlyperformed its role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure and was elected to the UN HumanRights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure.
After 45years of joining the UN, with a foreign policy of independence, self-relianceand openness for peace and development, harmoniously combining the ensuring ofnational interests and international responsibilities, Vietnam has become anactive, responsible and prestigious member of the UN in particular and theinternational community in general, actively and effectively contributing to the world’s commonaffairs.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres (L) and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. (Photo: VNA)
Duringthe visit, the UN Secretary-General is scheduled to pay tribute to President HoChi Minh at his mausoleum, hold talks with President Phuc, and have meetingswith Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhand National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
He and President Phuc will co-chair a ceremony tomark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership of the UN and some otheractivities./.
The visit to Vietnam by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres from October 21 – 22 is expected to contribute to expanding and improving the efficiency of cooperation between the two sides.
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis has granted an inclusive interview to Vietnam News Agency on the upcoming Vietnam visit by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as well as the Vietnam-UN partnership.
Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres arrived in Hanoi, beginning an official visit to Vietnam from October 21-22 at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The visit to Vietnam by Secretary-General António Guterres from October 21 – 22 reflects the importance the United Nations attaches to the international role and position of and contributions by the Southeast Asian nation as well as the partnership between the two sides, a diplomat has said.
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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.
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (R) and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the welcome ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
UN Secretary-General António Guterres (L) and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. (Photo: VNA) 
