UN Secretary-General extends New Year wishes to Vietnamese leaders, people
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), and UN Secretary-General António Guterres have discussed issues of mutual concern and cooperation between Vietnam and the UN in 2025.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (L) and UN Secretary-General António Guterres (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), held a working session with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on January 30 (the second day of the Lunar New Year) to discuss issues of mutual concern and cooperation between Vietnam and the UN in 2025.
Guterres extended his best New Year wishes to Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, and the Vietnamese people.
Reflecting on his official visit to Vietnam in 2022, he expressed fond memories of the country’s beauty and hospitality, adding that he hopes to return soon.
He also congratulated Vietnam on its remarkable socio-economic achievements over the past year, affirming that the UN considers Vietnam a reliable partner and a responsible member with an increasingly important role and contributions to the international community.
Ambassador Giang, in turn, praised the UN’s accomplishments at the helm of Guterres in the past year, especially its efforts to promote ceasefire in the Middle East, accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and address new global challenges.
The ambassador affirmed Vietnam's support for the Secretary-General's priorities across all pillars of the UN's 2025 agenda, stressing that Vietnam always wishes and stays ready to contribute increasingly effectively and substantively to the UN's common efforts.
Giang conveyed the invitation from the Vietnamese Party and State to the UN Secretary-General to make an official visit to Vietnam at the earliest opportunity.
The invitation carries significance as 2025 marks Vietnam’s 80th year of independence and the UN’s 80th anniversary. Against the backdrop of the world facing intertwined opportunities and challenges, both sides agreed to strengthen their partnership and work together to promote peace, security, sustainable development, and solutions to pressing global issues.
The UN Secretary-General accepted the invitation with pleasure, saying the visit will be arranged at an appropriate time./.
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