Vietnam triumphs at UN human rights review: Official
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved Vietnam's National Report under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), with the country accepting a record 84.7% of recommendations, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has said.
Hanoi (VNA) – The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved Vietnam's National Report under the fourth cycle of the Universal Per🅺iodic Review (UPR), with the country accepting a record 84.7% of recommendations, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has said.
In an interview on the UPR outcomes, Viet attributed this remarkable achievement to meticulous preparations by the Vietnamese Government.
He said at the September 27 session, Vietnam announced its decision to accept 271 out of the 320 recommendations – the highest percentage across all the four UPR cycles. This, he said, underscored Vietnam's unwavering commitment to the UPR process and its dedication to protecting and promoting human rights.
The session was attended by representatives of around 90 countries, international organisations, and NGOs, with the vast majority of delegates lauding Vietnam's efforts and openness. The country provided updates on recent progress, particularly in legal reforms and socio-economic development, aimed at bolstering human rights.
The Vietnamese delegation promptly refuted wrongful allegations and unverified information presented by a minority of NGOs during the session, underlining the country’s ongoing work to create an enabling environment for citizens to actively engage in shaping legal policies.
According to him, a poignant moment came when countries expressed solidarity with and sympathies for the Vietnamese people following the recent devastating Typhoon Yagi. Many also praised Vietnam's engagement in the UPR dialogue at the UNHRC in Geneva in 2024, a year marking the 70th anniversary of the historic Dien Bien Phu victory and the signing of the Geneva Agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Indochina.
Some speakers highlighted Vietnam’s long struggle for self-determination and its path toward independence, freedom, and happiness, seeing this as a foundation for the protection and promotion of human rights in the country today.
Countries welcomed Vietnam's acceptance of a large number of recommendations as reflecting its strong commitment to the UPR process and its broader efforts to protect and promote human rights.
They positively acknowledged Vietnam's achievements in propelling sustainable development to better ensure human rights, adopting a multidimensional approach to poverty reduction, advancing gender equality, and protecting vulnerable groups. Additionally, some nations spotlighted Vietnam’s valuable experience in effectively engaging with the UPR process and encouraged the country to continue sharing its best practices with others.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet and the Vietnamese delegation at the session (Photo: VNA)
The comprehensive, objective, and reality-based assessments of Vietnam demonstrate the international community's positive interest and deep understanding of the country's people, history, culture, and development process, said Viet.
Looking ahead, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will collaborate with relevant ministries and agencies to develop a comprehensive plan for implementing the accepted recommendations. This will include specific responsibilities, progress monitoring mechanisms, and a mid-term review.
Vietnam, the official stressed, will continue cooperating with the UN, international partners, and friendly countries to pool additional resources, ensuring optimal implementation of these recommendations./.
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on September 27 adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)’s fourth cycle for Vietnam, as part of its 57th regular session.
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 25 resolutions at the end of its 56th regular session in Geneva, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.
After more than one year of serving as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam has made significant contributions to the council, appreciated by the international community.
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.
