Vietnam reiterates commitment to United Nations efforts
President Tran Dai Quang reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to joining the United Nations’ efforts for a peaceful world and sustainable development during a reception for UN Deputy Secretary General.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to joining the United Nations’ efforts for a peaceful world and sustainable devel😼opment during a reception for UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson in Hanoi on May 4.
Vietnam wants the UN to continue upholding its role in maintaining global peace, security and helping member states successfully realise agreements of historic significance adopted last year, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, he said.
President Quang thanked the UN agencies in Vietnam for their joint work to devise the 2017-2021 Vietnam – UN Joint Cooperation Plan as well as the urgent humanitarian assistance for victims of drought and saltwater intrusion in the south central region, Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta, including adding Vietnam into the list of 22 countries in need of global support.
Eliasson, in reply, hailed Vietnam for supporting the initiative “One UN” and its role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2008-2009 tenure, adding that he backs the country’s bid for the same position for 2020-2021.
He wished that Vietnam would continue integrating the UN sustainable development goals into its socio-economic development and achieve more successes.
The UN Deputy Secretary General stated that the UN is fully aware of difficulties caused by drought and saline intrusion in Vietnam and the UN will join hands with Vietnam to cope with the adverse impacts of climate change.
The guest also spoke highly of Vietnam’s efforts in exercising human rights and respecting the UN Charter.-VNA
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has thanked the United Nations (UN) and its Secretary General for their valuable support to Vietnam over the past time.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson (Source: VNA)
