The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, organised an international workshop on “Experience in reporting under the UPR mechanism.”
Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of ForeignAffairs (MoFA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) in Vietnam, organised an international workshop on “Experience inreporting under the UPR mechanism.”
In his remarks, Director of the MoFA’sDepartment of International Organisations Pham Hai Anh noted that sincejoining the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, Vietnam has shown its seriousness andresponsibility, with more recommendations accepted by the country, reaching 83%of the UPR third cycle recommendations, higher than the average of othercountries.
In early 2022, Vietnam submitted its voluntary midtermreport on the implementation of the UPR third cycle recommendations to the UNHuman Rights Council (UNHRC), becoming one of the 39 countries that have presentedthe document.
For the fourth cycle, the country plans to submit its reportto the council in early 2024, and the UNHRC is scheduled to approve the reviewduring its 57th session in September the same year, according to Anh.
During the process of report compilation, Vietnam has madeefforts in ensuring some principles, including the implementation of UPRrecommendations in combination with its guidelines and policies on guaranteeingand prompting human rights, and building a rule-of-law socialist State, hesaid.
Addressing the event, UN Resident Coordinator in VietnamPauline Tamesis commended Vietnam’s strong commitments to ensuring policyframeworks, and combining socio-economic growth with human rights, as demonstratedin its reports.
“At the Human Rights Council, Vietnam played animportant role last month in sponsoring the resolution on the ‘Commemoration ofthe 75th anniversary of the UDHR’. Ilook forward to close engagement with the Government and people of Vietnam inthe implementation of this and other resolutions of the HRC,” she said.
Present at the event, Australian Ambassador AndrewGoledzinowsk lauded Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements which have enabledmillions of people to escape from poverty, and access food, education and securityservices, saying the country’s health care has met high standards and has beengrowing.
He held that the Vietnamese Government has exertedgreat efforts in improving living standards of ethnic minority groups.
The UPR is a unique process to regularly examine humanrights records of all 193 UN member states. It is a significant innovation ofthe HRC based on equal treatment for all countries. The UPR provides anopportunity for all States to declare what actions they have taken to improvethe human rights situations in their countries and to overcome challenges tothe enjoyment of human rights. Sharing of best human rights practices aroundthe globe is embedded in the UPR. /.
Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet Jeria, who is also former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and former Executive Director of UN Women, met with female diplomats and students of Vietnam on April 3 to talk about the role of women leaders in multilateral organisations along with diplomatic, political, and social activities.
The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, made active contributions to the agenda of the 52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that concluded in Geneva on April 4.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
At the workshop (Photo: VNA) 
