VN’s integration achievements spotlighted at UN General Assembly
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh highlighted Vietnam’s active and proactive international integration at the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister PhamBinh Minh highlighted Vietnam’s active and proactive international integrationat the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assemblyin New York on September 22.
He stressed the role of Vietnam as the host of Asia-Pacific EconomicCooperation (APEC) Year 2017 and a member of the UN Human Rights Council for 2014-2016and the UN Economic and Social Council for 2016-2018.
Vietnam is now running for a non-permanent member of the UN Security Councilfor the 2020-2021 tenure, actively implementing the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment and the Paris Agreement on climate change, as well as engaging inUN peacekeeping missions, he noted.
At the debate, themed “Focusing on people: Striving for Peace and a Decent Lifefor All on a Sustainable Planet”, the Vietnamese official stated thatmaintaining peace is always a top priority, requiring countries to work togetherto promote multilateralism.
In this process, the UN should serve as a coordinator that connects jointefforts to deal with global challenges based on a system of more comprehensiveregulations and standards, he said.
He suggested countries place people’s interests at the centre of all policiesand actions in order to successfully realise the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developmentand ensure a decent life for all on the globe.
Regarding the East Sea issue, Deputy PM Minh called on all parties concerned toexercise restraint and solve disputes by peaceful measures in line withinternational law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
They must fully respect diplomatic and legal processes on the basis ofinternational law, seriously implement the Declaration on Conduct of Parties inthe East Sea (DOC) and work towards an effective and legally binding Code ofConduct (COC), he stressed.
The same day, at the UN headquarters, Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh, authorised by PresidentTran Dai Quang, signed the Treaty of the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Thesigning reflects Vietnam’s consistent policy for peace and its support for the disarmamentof nuclear weapons all over the world.
On the sidelines of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly, theVietnamese official met with the foreign ministers of Hungary and Saudi Arabia andthe managing director of the World Economic Forum.
He also received representatives of some major US groups and corporations suchas Boeing, ExxonMobile, Uber, AES, MetLife and Pfizer. The US businesses spokehighly of Vietnam’s determination to boost comprehensive economic reform,improve business climate and provide optimal conditions for foreign investors,including those from the US.-VNA
Vietnam hopes that newly-elected UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will actively mobilise resources and partnerships to successfully realise the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development.
A resolution calling for the end of the US embargo on Cuba was passed by 191 votes to zero at a plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on October 26.
Vietnam has recorded substantive improvement of its stature since it became a member of the United Nations (UN) four decades ago, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh affirmed in an interview posted on the Government web portal.
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.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA)
