Vietnam has made active contributions to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s 48th session, held virtually from September 13 to October 11.
Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam has made active contributions to the UnitedNations (UN) Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s 48th session, held virtuallyfrom September 13 to October 11.
The Vietnamese delegation, including representatives of theVietnamese Delegation to the UN in Geneva and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participatedin and delivered speeches at about 20 meetings and dialogues with the UN HighCommissioner for Human Rights and the Special Rapporteurs.
Speaking at many meetings, Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, headof the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the UN, World Trade Organisation(WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, affirmed the country'sconsistent policy of protecting and promoting human rights, supporting the roleand activities of the UNSC and the UN’s human rights mechanisms, on theprinciples of equality, dialogue and constructive cooperation.
Mai called on countries to strengthen solidarity and close cooperation to effectivelyrespond to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to ensure timely and equal accessto health services, COVID-19 vaccines and treatment for all; and emphasisedthat developing countries need to be facilitated to participate in theproduction and supply chain of COVID-19 vaccines in order to effectivelyrespond to the pandemic and step up inclusive post-pandemic recovery.
She affirmed Vietnam's determination to put the people atthe centre of policies, strengthen health response capacity to the COVID-19pandemic, implement social and financial support programmes with an appropriatescale to ensure basic rights of people.
The diplomat thanked the international community for its timely support forVietnam in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when the country hasto face the wave of the pandemic caused by new variants of SARS-CoV-2.
The Vietnamese delegation joined ASEAN countries to deliverjoint speeches at several sessions, such as the dialogue with the SpecialRapporteur on the human rights situation in Cambodia and the Philippines.
It also actively participated in drafting documents and co-sponsoring several resolutions passed by the UNHRC during the 48th session, demonstrating a sense of responsibility, active dialogue andcooperation, and upholding Vietnam's views, consistent policy, andachievements, as well as ASEAN's common views and achievements on the promotionand protection of human rights.
The 48th session had a total of 45 meetings,discussed 86 reports, and passed 25 resolutions./.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has called on all stakeholders in Afghanistan continue to ensure people’s full access to humanitarian assistance as well as safety for UN staff and humanitarian workers as well as diplomatic corps, international organisations and foreigners in the country.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on September 23 (local time) held a number of bilateral meetings with his foreign counterparts on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session in New York.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has underlined that it is necessary to enhance global solidarity, promote the production and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine at a reasonable cost in a timely and universal manner across the world.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Pamanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has expressed his regret at Ethiopia’s decision to expel seven senior UN officials.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai.(Photo: VNA) 
