Vietnam highlights women’s role in realising development goals
Vietnam highly values the achievements gained in the implementation of the United Nations (UN)’s “women, peace and security” agenda, which makes significant contributions to realising sustainable development goals.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN (Photo VNA)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam highlyvalues the achievements gained in the implementation of the United Nations(UN)’s “women, peace and security” agenda, which makes significantcontributions to realising sustainable development goals.
The statement was made by Ambassador NguyenPhuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN at an open debaterecently held by the UN Security Council.
In her speech, the Ambassador shared herconcerns over challenges posed for women and condemned cruel acts such asforcing and recruiting women and girls to conduct terrorist attacks.
She called for stepping up efforts to ensurewomen’s benefits and integrate gender issues in all fields of building peaceand preventing conflicts in a consistent and inclusive manner.
Ambassador Nga also highlighted the remarkablerole and contributions of Vietnamese women to the cause of national buildingand development and the State policies to tap women’s potential and creativityand increase their position, material and spiritual life as well as promotegender equality and advancement of women.
Vietnam is strengthening coordination with theUN to prepare for the dispatch of the first female soldiers to join the UNmission in South Sudan, she said, adding that other nine servicewomen are readyto take on tasks at the level-2 field hospital in South Sudan.
Nearly 90 member nations participating in theopen debate pledged to promote the leadership and involvement of women inpreventing and addressing conflicts and restoring peace.-VNA
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has voiced her hope that with joint efforts, one day, there won’t be any barriers and bias against women, and female leaders in businesses and economic organisations will make up 50 percent and even higher of the total number.
Many delegates to the 2017 APEC Women and the Economy Forum in Vietnam’s central Hue city emphasised the need to eradicate biases against women and to empower them in order to boost development.
The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) and UN Women held a workshop in Hanoi on October 17 to discuss measures to promote the role of women in natural disaster risk reduction and climate change response.
A conference on “Businesswomen in the digital economy” held recently in Hanoi highlighted the need for women-owned businesses to take advantage of opportunities created by the advancement of digital technology, e-commerce, and online marketing amidst the 4th industrial revolution.
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.
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 Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN (Photo VNA)
