UNGA 76: President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends general debate’s opening session
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the opening session of the high-level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session on September 21 (New York time).
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the opening sesion of the high-level general debate of the UN General Assembly's 76th session. In photo: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the event on September 21. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the openingsession of the high-level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session (UNGA 76) on September 21 (New York time).
Themed "Building resilience through hope – to recover from COVID-19,rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights ofpeople, and revitalize the United Nations”, the event saw heads of state/government,prime ministers and high-ranking representatives from 193 member states, thePresident of the General Assembly, the UN Secretary-General along with leadersof international and regional organisations and international financialinstitutions.
Participants discussed and put forth solutions and proposals to address global issuesof common concern such as impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, recovery andsustainable development, hotspots in regions, and non-traditional challenges,including climate change and food security.
President of UNGA 76 Abdulla Shahid. (Photo: AFP)
Addressing the event, President of the UN General Assembly, Abdulla pledged toboost international cooperation in order to cope with and recover from theCOVID-19 pandemic, toward the sustainability. He stressed the need to increase globalefforts to respond to climate change, reduce poverty, promote and protect humanrights, ensuring no one is left behind.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutuerres called for the international community’sprompt actions and cooperation to seek solutions to a series of crises such asCOVID-19 and climate change. He emphasised priority to speeding up theimplementation of sustainable development goals, and promoting equal access toCOVID-19 vaccines.
The annual high-level general debate will last till September 27.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc is scheduled to delivered a speech on September 22afternoon (New York time), in which he proposes comprehensive, long-term solutionsto urgent international issues, contributing to maintaining global peace and securityand promoting sustainable and inclusive development in the globe.
On the occasion, President Phuc will have meetings with senior leaders ofcountries, international organisations, and join summits within the frameworkof the UN General Assembly’s 76th session.
On the sidelines of the general debate, President Phuc met with Prime Minister of Ireland Micheal Martin./.
The upcoming trip of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Cuba and New York, the US, have an inclusive target of implementing Vietnam’s external relations policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, diversification and multilateralisation of foreign relations, said Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on the night of September 17 (Vietnam time) for an official visit to Cuba from September 18-20 at the invitation of First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz Canel.
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).
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.
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.
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the opening sesion of the high-level general debate of the UN General Assembly's 76th session. In photo: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the event on September 21. (Photo: VNA) 
President of UNGA 76 Abdulla Shahid. (Photo: AFP) 
