Despite the immense pain and loss endured, Vietnam has consistently chosen the path of peace, cooperation, and reconciliation — principles that lie at the heart of the UN Charter.
Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA)ꦦ – Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has underlined the historic significance and core values of the UN Charter in Vietnam’s struggle for independence and efforts to defend national sovereignty.
Viet made the statement while addressing the UN General Assembly’s plenary session marking the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter (1945–2025). The event took place in New York on June 26 (local time) with the participation of UN Secretary-General, the Presidents of the UN General Assembly, the UN Security Council, the UN Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, and representatives of member states.
He noted that just two months after the Charter was signed in 1945, Vietnam declared its independence. However, the country was forced to endure decades of resistance to defend its right to self-determination and territorial integrity and fight against blatant violations of the Charter.
The ambassador stressed that Vietnam’s experience, along with that of many other nations, demonstrates that the use of force, aggression, and interference in internal affairs ultimately leads to failure, whereas the will of the people and the right to self-determination will always prevail.
He further emphasised that despite the immense pain and loss endured, Vietnam has consistently chosen the path of peace, cooperation, and reconciliation — principles that lie at the heart of the UN Charter. On this occasion, he called on the international community to reflect on the lessons of history, avoid repeating past mistakes, and together make efforts to fully implement the charter in pursuit of a world that is peaceful, just, and sustainably developed for all.
An overview of the UN General Assembly’s plenary session marking the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter (Photo: VNA)
In his remarks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the principles of the charter are facing serious threats and urged nations to reaffirm their commitment to the Charter and international law for the sake of global peace, justice, and progress.
The Presidents of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council noted that amid mounting conflicts and increasing challenges to multilateralism, the anniversary serves not only as a moment of reflection on the achievements in global cooperation over the past eight decades, but also as an opportunity for member states to advance the Charter’s vision of peace, partnership, and development.
Countries expressed concern over the rise of unilateral actions and breaches of international law, calling on the global community to reaffirm its commitment to the Charter’s principles, particularly sovereign equality, non-interference, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
As part of the celebration, the original UN Charter, signed in San Francisco in 1945 and preserved by the US National Archives, was brought back to UN Headquarters for the first time in decades. The historic document will be on display until September this year, serving as a powerful symbol of the enduring commitment to multilateralism, peace, and the shared goals of humanity./.
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.
Vietnam will continue to coordinate closely with and make positive contributions to the initiatives and collective work of the Group of 77 (G77) developing nations, said Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UN.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
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The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
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