Vietnam pledges to continue joining hands with UN in addressing global challenges
As a responsible and trustworthy member of the United Nations (UN), Vietnam will continue to contribute actively to the UN’s collective work in addressing emerging global challenges, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has affirmed.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN addresses the session (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) ꦑ– As a responsible and trustworthy member of the United Nations (UN), Vietnam will continue to contribute actively to the UN’s collective work in addressing emerging global challenges, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has affirmed.
Addressing a plenary session of the UN General Assembly’s 79th session held in New York on January 16 to introduce and discuss the priorities of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for 2025, Giang said that the 80th founding anniversary of the UN in 2025 presents a significant opportunity for the international community to look back on achievements thus far and outline new and appropriate directions to address global challenges in the time ahead.
For Vietnam, 2025 also marks the 80th anniversary of its independence, he said.
Vietnam welcomes the adoption of the Pact for the Future and pledges to promote the effective implementation this agreement to ensure a better and more sustainable future for all, the Vietnamese representative stated.
He underlined that in the context of rising geopolitical tensions, the UN should continue to prioritise the maintenance of international peace and security while urging member states to uphold and adhere to international law and the UN Charter, refrain from the use of force, and settle disputes by peaceful means.
On sustainable development, the ambassador praised the UN Secretary-General’s leadership in promoting international cooperation and support to accelerate the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate finance. He expressed his hope for the timely and effective rollout of the SDG Stimulus package.
At the session, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres acknowledged both positive developments and challenges facing the international community at the start of 2025.
He noted significant progress in peace negotiations in Gaza, as well as in clean energy, gender equality, and healthcare.
However, he pointed out four major crises - ongoing and escalating conflicts in several regions, widening inequality, the growing impacts of climate change, and the risks posed by advancements in science and technology, particularly artificial intelligence which may exceed human control.
To address these significant challenges, Guterres underscored the need for coordinated action and global cooperation through UN initiatives and frameworks, with a focus on the implementation of the Pact for the Future in the coming period./.
Vietnam's diplomatic sector achieved many important results in 2024, making substantial and meaningful contributions to the overall achievements of the country, including prominent contributions through multilateral diplomatic activities, particularly at the United Nations, according to Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, on January 6 morning received the UN Under-Secretary-General for Digital and Emerging Technologies and the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology Amandeep Singh Gill who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from January 5-6.
Eight officers from Vietnam will take part in peacekeeping missions at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Vietnam and New Zealand are working toward a breakthrough to achieve a bilateral trade target of 3 billion USD by 2026. Education and training will remain a key pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with diverse joint programmé and attractive scholarships to build a high-quality workforce for the future.
