The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 25 resolutions at the end of its 56th regular session in Geneva, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung (left), head of the Permanent Mission of Việt Nam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 25 resolutions at t🅷he end of its 56th regular session in Geneva, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by Vietnam, Bangladesh, and 𓂃the Philippines.
The session, which took place from June 18 to July 12, featured five thematic panel discussions, debates and dialogues on 37 special procedures and human rights mechanisms of the UN, as well as consultations on draft resolutions.
The UNHRC also completed the procedural adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) reports of 14 countries in Cycle IV.
At this session, the Vietnamese delegation, led by Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, actively participated in the development and introduction of the council's resolutions.
This reflected its efforts in promoting and protecting human rights as well as responding to climate change, while also contributing to the implementation of its foreign policy of being proactive and responsible for common issues of the international community.
The resolution on climate change and human rights has been actively introduced annually by Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines for the council’s consideration and approval since 2008, with a different theme for each year.
On July 10, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted 2024 Resolution on climate change and human rights with the theme of just transition. This is a success of the three missions from proposing and drafting content to consulting and lobbying countries to ratify it.
The Vietnamese delegation actively delivered speeches in various sessions and discussions on human rights and rights to health care and education, extreme poverty, and discrimination against women and girls, as well as at sessions approving UPR reports of countries. Along with ASEAN countries, it also made a joint statement on technical cooperation.
The delegation actively joined exchanges and consultations with representatives of other countries and co-sponsored many initiatives in the spirit of dialogue and cooperation, demonstrating Vietnam's consistent views, policies and achievements in promoting and protecting human rights.
It also affirmed Vietnam’s message of “Mutual Respect, Dialogue and Cooperation, Ensuring All Human Rights, for All” for its three-year membership at the UNHRC (2023-2025)./.
After more than a year serving as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam has left significant imprints, appreciated by the international community.
Vietnam, on behalf of the Core Group which also includes Bangladesh and the Philippines, will table the 2024 Resolution on Climate Change and Human Rights with the theme of ensuring human rights in the energy transition process at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s 56th session that opened in Geneva on June 18.
Vietnam always recognises basic principles and standards of human rights, and stands ready to perfect this through the implementation of reasonable international recommendations, a Russian expert has said.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
