Vietnam commits to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Vietnam is committed to implementing the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, stated Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong.
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam is committed toimplementing the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,stated Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong.
He made the statement at the High-level Segment (HLS) of theUN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the UN headquarters in New York, wherethe ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2018 also took place, from July 9and 18.
The Vietnamese official said the commitment is beingundertaken via promoting the country’s inner strength and international integration,and boosting public – private partnerships and ties with global partners tobuild a resilient and sustainable society where no one is left behind.
Phuong also pointed to global-level challenges and stressedthat ensuring peace and security based in respect for international law is keyto the realisation of Sustainable Development Goals.
He called for countries’ responsibility in cooperating andsupporting one another, particularly developing nations.
At the event, the Vietnam delegation joined otherdelegations to pass a Ministerial Declaration.
Within the framework of the HLPF and HLS 2018, Vietnampresented the Voluntary National Review (VNR), which received feedback frommany international organisations, non-governmental organisations andinternational scholars.
Delegates to the HLS highly appreciated commitments,achievements and efforts made by Vietnam in sustainable development, as well asthe country’s inclusive and serious approach in the process.
They also asked Vietnam to share its experience ineffectively integrating sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the country’ssocio-economic development strategies.
On the sidelines of the HLPF, Vietnam, together withThailand, Bhutan, the EU and the UN Environment Programme, engaged in a seminaron green economy and impacts on sustainable development.
Vietnam and Finland also organised a seminar on managingrisks in water and sanitation supply.
At the end of the meetings, the HLPF and HLS adopted aministerial declaration affirming the resolve of countries in implementing the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ensuring that no one is left behind.-VNA
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Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), presented the country’s policies to promote green agriculture at a sideline event of the High-level Political Forum of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on July 11.
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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.
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong (Photo: VNA) 
