Vietnam values relations with ESCAP: Foreign Minister
Vietnam attaches importance to its fruitful cooperation with the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son at his virtual talks with an ESCAP official on August 13.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam attaches importance to its fruitfulcooperation with the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(ESCAP), said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son at hisvirtual talks with an ESCAP official on August 13.
Talking to Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, UNUnder-Secretary-General and ESCAP Executive Secretary, Son lauded the commission’shigh-quality policy research reports and recommendations for regional nations, and cooperation projects on technicalsupport and capacity enhancement.
He stressed that Vietnam welcomes ESCAP’s 77thsession approving of a resolution on the “Regional cooperation to build backbetter from crises in Asia and the Pacific”. The resolution highlightsmultilateralism and cooperation inside and outside the region in a bid to promotepost-pandemic recovery, prioritising the improvement of the medical and social welfaresystems, climate change response, digital transformation and digitaleconomic development.
Son stated Vietnam will work closely with ESCAP in the implementation of the resolution.
He proposed the commission continue itssupport for Vietnam amid the resurgence of the COVID-19, especially throughresearch, assessment and recommendations on regional responses to supply chaindisruptions, tackling of pandemic-related socio-economic consequences, and greenand sustainable recovery.
His proposals also covered ESCAP’s assistance for the Mekong region in implementing the UN sustainabledevelopment goals (SGDs), boost connectivity, improving water management, andresponding to natural disasters.
The minister said 2022 marks both ESCAP’s 75th founding anniversary and Vietnam's 45th anniversary of membership to the UN, adding that this is a good chance forVietnam and ESCAP to jointly launch initiatives to deepen their tiesand increasing Vietnam’s participation in and contribution to ESCAP.
For her part, Alisjahbana commended Vietnam’ssocio-economic and international integration achievements in recent years as well as thenation’s previous ASEAN chairmanship for 2020 and current role as anon-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021.
She said she values the cooperation withVietnam and its active and responsible participation in ESCAP that has contributed practically to efforts toward regional collaborationand socio-economic development.
She pledged her willingness to boost cooperationwith and support for the country in social welfare protection, statistics,e-commerce, and the building of its Voluntary National Review report on the implementationof the SDGs at national and local levels.
She stated the commission will furtherassisting regional nations, including Vietnam, in green, sustainable andinclusive socio-economic recovery and speeding up their SGDs implementation./.
UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana on December 3 spoke highly of the determination, efforts and achievements of Vietnam in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on April 27 delivered remarks to the 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
Head of the National Assembly (NA) Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha had an online meeting with United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Armida Salsiah Alisjabana on August 5 to discuss measures to bolster cooperation in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Vietnam.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA) 
