The United Nations Day of Vesak 2005 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 6. The event is considered a significant international cultural and diplomatic occasion for both the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and the nation in 2025. On this occasion, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has shared a message addressed to Buddhists and non-Buddhists around the world.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres left Hanoi on October 23, concluding his two-day official visit to Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 22 for visiting United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres co-chaired a ceremony commemorating the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership in the UN (September 20, 1977 – 2022) in Hanoi on October 21.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with visiting United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, following the welcome ceremony for the UN chief on October 21.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Hanoi on October 21 morning, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the country’s admission to the UN.

The visit to Vietnam by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres from October 21 – 22 is expected to contribute to expanding and improving the efficiency of cooperation between the two sides.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Noeleen Heyzer of Singapore as his new Special Envoy on Myanmar.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has extended his sympathies to Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong over the heavy property and human losses caused by recent storms and floods in Vietnam’s centre region.