Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with UN leaders
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 28 (Vietnam time) had separate meetings with President of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and President of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces (Source: VNA)
NewYork (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 28(Vietnam time) had separate meetings with President of the UN General AssemblyMaria Fernanda Espinosa Garces and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres aspart of his activities during the 73rd Sessionof the UN General Assembly in New York.
Meeting with Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, PM Phuc affirmed that Vietnamattaches importance to relations with the UN, and supports the central roleplayed by the UN.
He suggested the UN prioritise promoting preventive diplomacy, and support thesettlement of of disputes in the East Sea by peaceful measures based oninternational law. He stressed Vietnam will contribute to the common efforts ofthe UN, and responsibly participate in UN initiatives on development and peace maintenance.
While meeting with Antonio Guterres , PM Phuc lauded the efforts of the SecretaryGeneral in reshuffling the UN, especially the UN development system, which aimsto better support member countries in implementing the Agenda on Sustainable Development to 2030.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (Source: VNA)
He expressed his hope that the UN will continue supporting Vietnam in implementingsustainable development goals (SDGs) and the Paris agreement on climate change.
For his part, Guterres thanked Vietnam for its contributions to performing theUN’s work as well as initiatives to reform the forum’s operation, saying thathe hopes Vietnam will continue to lead in achieving SDGs.
He also expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s recent socio-economicachievements, affirming that the UN will continue to support Vietnam on its wayto realising SDGs.
The UN Secretary General voiced concern about East Sea-related issues, whileasserting the UN’s consistent policy of supporting the settlement of disputes peacefully and in line withinternational law. -VNA
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has addressed the High-level General Debate of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, calling on countries to continue highlighting the role of the United Nations and join hands for a world of peace, equality and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has engaged in some activities and met with foreign leaders during a trip to attend the general debate of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York City.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and President of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces (Source: VNA) 
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (Source: VNA) 
