Vietnam ready to cooperate with EU in human rights issue
Vietnam treasures the comprehensive cooperative partnership with the European Union (EU) and stays ready to discuss and cooperate with the EU on human rights issue in a straightforward, open and respectful manner to increase mutual understanding via the annual human right dialogue mechanism and other bilateral exchange frameworks, said Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.
Human rights are always respected and promoted in Vietnam (Source: tuyengiao.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) 🍬– Vietnam treasures the comprehensive cooperative partnershipwith the European Union (EU) and stays ready to discuss and cooperate with theEU on human rights issue in a straightforward, open and respectful manner toincrease mutual understanding via the annual human right dialogue mechanism andother bilateral exchange frameworks, said Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson LeThi Thu Hang.
She made the statement during the ministry’s regular pressconference which was held online on June 24. Asked to comment about the EU Annual Report on Human Rights2020, Hang took note of the report’s assessment about Vietnam’s achievements inprotecting labour right, preventing child labour and promoting gender equality. She, however, expressed regret that there remains several biased contents based on information that failed to reflect realities in Vietnam. The spokesperson stressed that the Vietnamese State always pays attention toprotecting and promoting basic human rights, which have been stipulated in theConstitution 2013 and relevant legal documents and been respected and enforced in reality, as demonstrated in the country's socio-economic and health care achievements, especially in the fight againstCOVID-19. Such efforts and successes have been acknowledged by the internationalcommunity via many bilateral and multilateral frameworks, including the third cycleof the Universal Periodic Review by the United Nations Human Rights Council,she said. "Freedom of speech, press and information in Vietnam has beenclearly reflected in the development of the press in both types and contents.In fact, over 70 percent of the Vietnamese population are using the internet,domestic and foreign social networks. In Vietnam, no one has been arrestedor brought to court merely for expressing opinions or protecting human rights," the spokesperson affirmed. Hangadded that like other countries worldwide, Vietnam resolutely fights acts that take advantage of the rights to freedom and democracy to violate the law, the State interests and the legitimate rights and interests ofindividuals and organisations. She affirmed that the process of investigation, trial and detention is conductedin line with the law while rights of the arrestees are ensured./.
Throughout history, Vietnam has always put its people at the centre of every socio-economic development strategy, programme, and project, thereby obtaining considerable and multifaceted achievements in ensuring human rights.
Vietnam pursues a consistent policy of protecting and promoting human rights, respecting and ensuring the right to religious and belief freedom, which is clearly stipulated in the country’s Constitution and laws, and is enforced in reality, deputy spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Dang Hung Viet said.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Human rights are always respected and promoted in Vietnam (Source: tuyengiao.vn) 
