Vietnam active at Human Rights Council’s 30th session
The Vietnamese delegation took an active part at the just-concluded 30th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Ambassador Nguyen Trung Thanh at a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (Source: VNA)
The Vietnamese delegation took an active part at the just-concluded 30 th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, contributing opinions to annual debates, thematic sessions and dialogues as well as talks on the session’s draft resolutions.
Ambassador Nguyen Trung Thanh, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN, the World Trade Organisation and other international organisations in Geneva, delivered a number of important speeches at final debates on October 1-2, which focused on how to ensure and promote human rights and the needs for technical support in regional countries, including Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
The diplomat commented on the efforts and commitments of relevant countries, stressing their need for cooperation and support, thus calling on the international community to engage in sincere dialogue and provide effective assistance for those countries.
He also reiterated Vietnam’s viewpoint that cooperation and support should conform to basic principles of international law and the UN Charter in order to bring peace, prosperity and social harmony for sustainable development to all countries.
The HCR’s 30th session passed 21 out of 32 draft resolutions by way of consensus, which concentrated on issues of great concerns in the field of human right protection and promotion, such as national policy and human right, regional cooperation institutions and human right, improving the efficiency of HRC’s operation, pandemic prevention and human right, and international cooperation in ensuring right of vulnerable groups.
HRC also approved by voting 11 resolutions on contentious issues, including those on Syria. The 30 th session marked two thirds of Vietnam’s three-year tenure as an official member of the HRC.
♒ It also marked Vietnam’s two consecutive years working as ASEAN Coordinator in the HRC, contributing to promoting image and role of the bloc in the UN’s largest forum on human right.-VNA
Vietnam has affirmed its consistent policy on protecting and promoting human rights at the ongoing 26th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Vietnam supports dialogues and cooperation, upholds international laws, promotes consensus, and works to reduce confrontation and impositions of opinions in discussions at the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC).
A Vietnamese delegation is participating in the 29th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) which started on June 15 in Geneva, Switzerland, in its capacity as member of the HRC’s in the 2014-2016 tenure and as co-coordinator of ASEAN at the council in 2015.
The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) started its 29th session on June 15 in Geneva, Switzerland with the participation of representatives from dozens of UN agencies, human rights non-governmental organisations and 47 HRC member states, including Vietnam.
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.
Ambassador Nguyen Trung Thanh at a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (Source: VNA)
