Vietnam rejects some int’l NGOs’ prejudices on human rights situation
Vietnam’s consistent policy is to protect and promote the basic rights of people, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said during the ministry’s regular press conference on September 22.
Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’s consistent policy isto protect and promote the basic rights of people, Spokeswoman of the Ministryof Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said during the ministry’s regular pressconference on September 22.
Hang made the statement in reply to reporters’ queries onVietnam's reaction to some international human rights organisations’controversial opinions about Vietnam's candidacy for the United Nations HumanRights Council (UNHRC) as they believe that the country's achievements in thisfield are poor and lack cooperation with the UNHRC.
“We completely reject the untruthful, unobjective contentswith bad prejudices that some international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have raised about thesituation in Vietnam,” she stressed.
Vietnam’s consistent policy of protecting and promotinghuman rights has been specified in the 2013 Constitution and many other legaldocuments, the spokesperson stated, adding that the country's efforts andachievements in the work have been recognised and appreciated by theinternational community.
Most recently, in March 2022, Vietnam published a voluntarymidterm report on the implementation of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) thirdcycle recommendations, which demonstrates the responsibility of a member state,as well as the transparency and seriousness of Vietnam towards the UPRmechanism in particular and in the implementation of international commitmentson human rights in general.
“Vietnam also actively shows the spirit of cooperation withthe special procedures of the UN Human Rights Council, and regularly maintainsa bilateral human rights dialogue mechanism with several countries, and iswilling to provide and exchange issues of mutual concern in the spirit offrankness, openness and mutual respect,” she added./.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) 
