Vietnam engages in UN activities to promote multilateralism
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), WTO and other international organisations in Geneva, led a delegation to a UN exhibition on 100 years of multilateralism that opened in Geneva on September 20.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai and the Vietnamese mission at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, headof the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), WTO and otherinternational organisations in Geneva, led a delegation to a UNexhibition on 100 years of multilateralism that opened in Geneva on September20.
The UN, founded in 1919 with the name of “League of Nations”,was the first international organisation with a view to developing cooperationamong nations and to guarantee peace and security for them.
In 1920, the organisation established its seat in Geneva, and thismarked the development of contemporary multilateral diplomacy. Over the past100 years, multilateralism has evolved from the initial steps of the League tothe complex and comprehensive work being done by the UN today.
To celebrate 100 years of multilateralism, UN Geneva hasorganised numerous activities together with member states, observers, international organisations, and other partners, including local authorities,civil societies, and the private sector. The aim was to highlight the evolutionof multilateralism in various areas from the time of the League of Nations tothe present day, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai (R) signs on the UN Charter board (Photo: VNA)
The exhibition shows historical documents and artifactsat the UN Library in Geneva, helping connect the public with current globalissues. This is also an opportunity for the UN and its member states to promotepeace through multilateralism, review lessons of the past as they look to thefuture together.
Since becoming an official member of the UN on September 20, 1977, Vietnam hassupported and promoted multilateralism. The Vietnamese mission’s attending theexhibition showed the country’s strong commitments and efforts in upholding andstrengthening multilateralism.
Over the past 45 years, from an underdeveloped country, Vietnam has become amiddle-income one and a responsible partner of the global organisation, taking onmany responsibilities, making substantial and effective contributions to thelargest multilateral organisation on the planet, and implementing most of theMillennium Development Goals, especially those on hunger eradication andpoverty alleviation, gender equality, health and education./.
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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.
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).
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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.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai and the Vietnamese mission at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) 
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai (R) signs on the UN Charter board (Photo: VNA) 
