Vietnam values and supports the central role of the United Nations (UN) in the global governance system to respond to today's common challenges and wishes to promote all-round cooperation with the organisation, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has reaffirmed.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam values and supports the central role of theUnited Nations (UN) in the global governance system to respond to today's commonchallenges and wishes to promote all-round cooperation with the organisation,President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has reaffirmed.
President Phuc made the statement during his separatemeetings with President of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and UNSecretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on September 21.
He told the two UN leaders that Vietnam is exerting utmost efforts in the fight against COVID-19, and putting the safety and health of thepeople first. He asked the UN to continue supporting Vietnam during thisdifficult time, especially in the vaccination drive.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and President of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid (Photo: VNA)
Phuc highlighted that Vietnam has always made effective contributions to thecommon work of the UN, including taking on the role of a non-permanent memberof the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 term, participating in peacekeepingoperations, implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and the ParisAgreement on Climate Change, participating in elections to UN organisations andcontributing to reform efforts to improve performance of the organisation.
Discussing regional and international issues, the two sidesemphasized the need to continue strengthening multilateralism with the UNplaying a central role, and speeding up the implementation of the 2030 Agenda onSustainable Development, and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
They agreed to strengthen cooperation between the UN andASEAN, promote ASEAN's central role in solving regional issues, and support effortsof the bloc and relevant countries in maintaining peace and stability in theregion, upholding respect for international law, especially the 1982 UnitedNations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc writes in a scrapbook at the meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo: VNA)
The UN leaders said that they are impressed by Vietnam'ssocio-economic development achievements and appreciated the country’s increasingrole and position in the region and in the international arena. They spokehighly of Vietnam's active, responsible and effective contributions to the UN's commonwork, especially as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council as wellas in joining UN peacekeeping missions, and implementing sustainabledevelopment goals and climate goals.
The UN Secretary-General affirmed that the organisation willcontinue to pay attention to and support Vietnam's response to the pandemic,and always stand side-by-side and assist the country inpost-pandemic socio-economic recovery and development.
He also expressed his wish that Vietnam will contribute moreto climate change response efforts, especially raising its commitments toreducing greenhouse gas emissions towards the COP26 Conference in November 2021in Glasgow (Scotland- UK)./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at J. F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, on September 20 evening (local time), to attend the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session and hold a number of bilateral activities in the US.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc witnessed the signing of an agreement worth nearly 2 billion USD between Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways and the General Electric’s GE Aviation in New York on September 21.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the opening session of the high-level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session on September 21 (New York time).
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received left-wing friends from the US in New York on September 21 afternoon (local time), as part of his trip to the country to attend the high-level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session (UNGA 76).
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.
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and President of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc writes in a scrapbook at the meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo: VNA) 
