Vietnam chairs final plenary sessions of disarmament conference
Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam's permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, chaired the final plenary sessions of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) on August 14-15 under Vietnam’s presidency of the conference from June 24-30 and from July 29 to August 18.
Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam's permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Ambassador Duong ChiDung, head of Vietnam's permanent mission to the United Nationsin Geneva, Switzerland, chaired the final plenary sessions of theConference on Disarmament (CD) on August 14-15 under Vietnam’s presidency ofthe conference from June 24-30 and from July 29 to August 18.
Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the UNOffice at Geneva, participated in the August 14 plenary session for the firsttime as Secretary General of the CD and individual representative of the UNSecretary General.
At the end of the plenary session on August 15,Ambassador Dung evaluated the outcomes of the conference to build a properworking agenda in the future.
With the endeavours of Vietnam as president ofthe CD and the cooperation of member countries, participants discussedpractical issues, which will be important components for the working agenda ofthe CD in the following years, he said.
Vietnam’s presidency declaration andrecommendations for building the conference’s working agenda will be circulatedas official documents, he added.
Member countries said Vietnam was successful inbringing a positive, balanced and constructive atmosphere for bilateral andmultilateral consultation as well as skilfully operating the plenary sessionsfacilitating countries to exchange their viewpoints on many sensitive issues.
Vietnam proposed the principle of continuity andpromoting consultations with the presidents of the CD in 2020, which received supportfrom other countries and was considered an important activity that should becarried out by the next president nations.
The attendance of many senior speakers from theUN Office in Geneva, the Association of Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN), theAustrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test BanTreaty Organisation (CTBTIO), as well as ambassadors from CD member countriesand disarmament experts expressed admiration for Vietnam’s presidency.
Vietnam’s initiative to invite ASEAN SecretaryGeneral to deliver a speech at the CD was highly valued by countries as ithelped create a new dialogue channel between the CD and regional organisations.
Concluding the conference, Ambassador Dungexpressed his hope and belief that Vietnam’s constructive work during itspresidency will help the disarmament conference achieve practical outcomes inthe near future.-VNA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of Vietnam's permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland (Photo: VNA) 
