Rule of law significant to bolster sustainable development
Vietnam commits to cooperating with the United Nations and its member states to promote the rule of law to realise sustainable development goals, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the permanent representative of Vietnam to the UN.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam commits to cooperating with the UnitedNations and its member states to promote the rule of law to realisesustainable development goals, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of Vietnam'sPermanent Mission to the UN.
She made the statement at the 72nd session of the 6th Committee ofthe UN General Assembly on Agenda Item 84 “The rule of law at thenational and international levels," held in New York on October 4-5.
The diplomat stressed the fundamental role of the rule of law in sustaining peace, enabling sustainable development, protecting and promoting human rights, saying that "We share the view that without the rule of law, the implementation of the 2030 agenda would be unachievable and the rule of law at both international and national levels must be closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals."
She said that the promotion of therule of law at the international level must be based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law, such as sovereign equality,respect for sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity ofstates, non-interference in internal affairs, non-threat or use of force, andpeaceful settlement of disputes.
Vietnam has always been actively upholdingand promoting the rule of law at both international and national levels, Nga said, adding "Wecontinue the legal harmonisation process to align our legislation withinternational treaties to which Vietnam is a signatory and fully adhere to ourobligations."
Together with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam is strivingto build South East Asia into a zone of peace, stability and prosperity.
In thecontext of complex developments in the East Sea, Vietnam calls uponall parties concerned to exercise self-restraint and settle disputes bypeaceful means in accordance with international law, including the 1982 UNConvention on the Law of the Sea, fully respect diplomatic and legal processes,implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), andexpedite the completion of an effective and legally binding Code of Conduct(COC), she underlined.
Participants at the event also said that the rule of law is essential to tacklesecurity and conflict challenges, and recommended solutions to popularising and studying international law to set up a rule-based international system.-VNA
All countries must have goodwill and responsibility to comply with regulations in the UN 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS), Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga has said.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations (UN), called on countries to continue providing resources for development at the ECOSOC’s development cooperation forum.
A Vietnamese representative has again stressed the important role of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the Constitution of the seas and oceans.
The adoption of the first-ever global treaty to ban nuclear weapons at the recent United Nations conference has great historical, ethical and legal meaning, sending out an important political message reiterating the determination and aspiration of people around the world to eliminate nuclear weapons, a Vietnamese diplomat has said.
United Nations (UN) peacekeeping activities should be reformed to adapt to arising security challenges, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
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.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN. (Photo: VNA) 
