Deputy PM meets UN Secretary General, foreign officials in Geneva
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang met UN Secretary General António Guterres and officials of foreign countries on the sidelines of the 52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 27.
At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Micheál Martin (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Deputy Prime MinisterTran Luu Quang met UN Secretary General António Guterres and officials offoreign countries on the sidelines of the 52nd regular session of the UN HumanRights Council in Geneva on February 27.
Guterres recalled his visit to Vietnam last November,and affirmed that the UN will continue its efforts in promoting the good relationswith the Southeast Asian nation.
Quang stressed that Vietnam always backsmultilateralism and the UN’s central role in global administrating andcoordinating efforts in order to address common challenges.
The Deputy PM suggested the two sides step up theircooperation and materialise major cooperation orientations that match theirpriorities, including outcomes of the UN Secretary General’s visit.
At the meeting with Ireland’s Deputy Prime Ministerand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Micheál Martin, Quang noted thatVietnam attaches importance to enhancing its fruitful and multi-facetedrelations with Ireland.
The two countries should increase all-leveldelegation exchanges, he said, suggesting the Irish government createfavourable conditions for Vietnamese goods to enter the country.
Martin, in reply, said the Irish government hopesfor stronger cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economy and trade.
Both sides pledged to work harder to strengthen thebilateral collaboration, and provide mutual support at multilateral forums, includingthe UN Human Rights Council.
Meeting Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yvan GilPinto, Quang also affirmed the importance Vietnam attaches to the traditionalfriendship with the Latin American country.
At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yvan Gil Pinto (Photo: VNA)
He suggested the two countries intensify theexchange of delegations at all levels, maintain bilateral cooperation mechanisms,and promote political trust.
Pinto emphasised that the Venezuelan governmentwishes to foster cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in economy, trade,agriculture and energy.
At another meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairsof Norway Anniken Huitfeldt, Quang said the two countries should consider establishinga joint economic and trade committee.
At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt (Photo: VNA)
He also urged Norway, as the coordinator of thenegotiations of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA), to accelerate the talks.
Apart from trade and investment, the two countriesshould expand their collaboration in other spheres, especially clean energy,renewable energy, maritime economy and the implementation of commitments announced at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Huitfeldt pledged that Norway stands ready tocoordinate with Vietnam in boosting the trade and investment links, andexpanding cooperation areas.
The two sides agreed to closely coordinate with andsupport each other at international forums, especially in the context that bothnations are serving as members of the UN Human Rights Council for 2023-2025./.
US Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Ambassador Michèle Taylor commended Vietnam’s priorities and initiatives at the council while meeting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet in Hanoi on January 13.
The presence of developing nations like Vietnam – a country which experienced wars for national liberation in the past and has recently gained remarkable economic achievements – in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is of great significance, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolás Hernández Guillén has stated.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks at a high-level discussion of the 52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 27.
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.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
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.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
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.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Micheál Martin (Photo: VNA) 
At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yvan Gil Pinto (Photo: VNA) 
At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt (Photo: VNA) 
