UNICEF appreciates Vietnam’s implementation of child care, protection policies
Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vietnam Rana Flowers spoke highly of Vietnam's socio-economic development achievements amidst challenges and difficulties, especially in implementing priority policies related to child care and protection.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the UN (R), receives UNICEF Representative in Vietnam Rana Flowers (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) - Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) in Vietnam Rana Flowers spoke highly of Vietnam's socio-economicdevelopment achievements amidst challenges and difficulties, especially inimplementing priority policies related to child care and protection.
Meeting Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang,Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the UN, in New York on April 8, the official affirmedthat the UNICEF welcomes Vietnam's initiative on the Resolution on the InternationalDay of Play recently approved by the UN General Assembly, describing it as apractical and significant contribution to the international community's commongoal of children's comprehensive development.
The organisation always attaches importanceto its relations with Vietnam and will continue supporting the SoutheastAsian nation’s implementation of priorities in this field.
Giang welcomed the UNICEF's important roleand effective cooperation in the care, education, protection, and promotion ofthe rights of Vietnamese children.
He expressed his hope that the organisationwill continue paying attention to supporting Vietnam in mobilising resources, buildingpolicies, and promoting specific and practical cooperation projects to implementthe outcomes of the meeting in New York in March between then Vice State PresidentVo Thi Anh Xuan and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.
At the meeting, the two sides agreed tojointly organise activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of theVietnam-UNICEF partnership, and take advantage of this milestone to set outdirections for cooperation in the new period./.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on December 7 emphasised that the entire political system, organisations and individuals have joined hands in childcare activities when she chaired a meeting of the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) Sponsorship Council.
The Ho Chi Minh City Association for Protection of Child Rights and the Save the Children International in Vietnam on March 1 launched a project “Rainbow Voice - Gender and gender equality issues in implementing programmes to support children and adolescents”.
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoIT), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), The Nippon Foundation (TNF) and Save the Children (SC) on March 21 launched a project to support education for children from ethnic minorities and kids with disabilities in Vietnam.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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.
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.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the UN (R), receives UNICEF Representative in Vietnam Rana Flowers (Photo: VNA) 
