New York (VNA) ⛄– A year ago on October 21, 2015, Vietnam was elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) – one of the six major UN agencies that deals with international socio-economic, cultural, educational, health and humanitarian issues.
The election reflected recognition of Vietnam’s achievements in national construction and development, as well as its contributions to the UN in building a better world.
As one of 54 ECOSOC members, Vietnam is well-positioned to make extensive contributions to shaping the common rules of the world through raising responsible voices, land building ECOSOS policies and action plans. Over the past three years, Vietnam has contributed to the implementation of the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development until 2030.
2016 marks the first year of the UN Agenda 2030 with new goals that require renewing development mindset, resources and management apparatus. Therefore, the ECOSOS’s key task is to identify difficulties and challenges during the process. Vietnam has joined UN seminars and discussions to learn from experience and determine which fields should be given priority and which resources to rally.
This year, two high-ranking Vietnamese delegations attended ECOSOS meetings.
At the ECOSOS high-level meeting in July, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh underscored Vietnam’s commitment to making positive contributions to the council’s activities and accelerating the implementation of the Agenda on Sustainable Development 2030.
Also, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Dang Huy Dong attended a high-level dialogue on policy incorporation in May, during which, he shared Vietnam’s experience in reducing poverty, building e-government, refining social welfare, and ensuring workers’ interests.
On behalf of ASEAN member states, he highlighted the importance of collaboration to build regional-level policies for the implementation of the Agenda 2030, including dealing with common challenges such as climate change, environment pollution and epidemics.
Head of the Permanent Vietnam Mission to the United Nations, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, hailed Vietnam’s experience sharing and recommendations for the effective implementation of the agenda, which she said, has also been welcomed by the international community.
According to her, Vietnam has helped improve the efficiency of the UN apparatus towards building a new cooperation model among member states, offered recommendations to urge developed nations to assist developing ones in capital and technology transfer, joined in fine-tuning indexes to monitor countries’ fulfillment of sustainable development goals, as well as giving feedback on new development models such as the public-private partnership and south-south cooperation.
With such achievements, Vietnam has worked with the UN to assist poor and landlocked countries, towards building a planet with no one left behind.-VNA
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of the Vietnam Mission to the UN, has affirmed that Vietnam will positively contribute to intensifying the role of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs).
The fresh election to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2016-2018 tenure is significant to Vietnam’s international integration process.
Vietnam has actively joined and made significant contributions to activities of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in the first year as member of the council.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
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.
