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Vietnam submits extended continental shelf claim in central area of East Sea

Vietnam submitted a dossier for the Extended Continental Shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the central area of the East Sea to the United Nations, in accordance with UNCLOS 1982.

UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution co-proposed by Vietnam

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 25 resolutions at the end of its 56VNth regular session in Geneva, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by VN, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.

Vietnam puts forward 1st candidate for International Law of the Sea tribunal

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the East Sea Institute at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, is running for the 2026-2035 term.

Int'l Day of Play celebrated by UN for first time under Vietnam's initiative

Vietnam and the Core Group countries promoting Resolution 78/268 of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly solemnly launched the first activities in celebration of International Day of Play on June 11, in New York.

Vietnam appoints 5th military officer to UN Headquarters

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Truong Anh Tuan has been appointed as the 5th Vietnamese officer to serve at the United Nations (UN) headquarters, triumphing over fierce global competition.

Vietnam expects to host another UN Day of Vesak

A Vietnamese diplomat has highlighted Buddhism’s importance in the country’s national development at the commemoration of International Day of Vesak 2024 at the UN headquarters in New York on May 20.

Vietnam’s human rights report passed at UPR Working Session

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) approved Vietnam’s National Report at its 46th session (fourth cycle) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 10 (local time).

Vietnamese youth pledge to join hands in climate change response

A representative of Vietnam has affirmed the youth’s commitment to joining hands in climate change response, while attending a plenary session of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum in New York on April 17.

Vietnam elected to UN Women’s Executive Board for 2025-2027

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on April 9 (US time) elected Vietnam to the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) for the 2025-2027 term.

Deputy PM Le Minh Khai meets UN Deputy Secretary General

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on April 5-6 (local time) met with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed during his trip to the US to attend the 2024 Vietnam Executive Leadership Programme (VELP) in Boston.

Vietnam assumes Chairmanship of Asia Pacific Group at UN

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has assumed the Chairmanship of the Asia Pacific Group (APG) at the UN for April.

Vietnam joins proceedings of ICJ's climate change opinion

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands, on behalf of the Vietnamese Government, has submitted a request to join the proceedings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s advisory opinion on climate change.

Vietnam co-sponsors UN’s first AI resolution

Vietnam has co-sponsored the UN’s first resolution on artificial intelligence (AI), which highlights the promotion of safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all.

Vietnam-proposed resolution on International Day of Play approved

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on March 25 passed a draft resolution proposed by Vietnam and some other countries designating June 11 as International Day of Play.

Vietnam attends 148th IPU Assembly in Geneva

A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) led by NA Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong attended the opening ceremony of the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-148) and a plenary session in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 24.

Vice State President has bilateral meetings in New York

Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had bilateral meetings with Swiss President Viola Amherd and Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, and received New York City Mayor Eric Adams in New York on March 11 (local time).

VN chairs session seeking ICJ’s advice on obligations on climate change

Attending the event were law experts, scholars and international lawyers from more than 20 Asia-Pacific countries, representatives of delegations to the UN and relevant Vietnamese agencies.

Vietnam continues call for ceasefire in Gaza Strip

Vietnam has once again condemned attacks targeting civilians and essential civilian infrastructure works in the Gaza Strip and called for a ceasefire and an immediate and unconditional release of hostages.

Vietnam, UNESCO eye to deepen cooperation

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh had working sessions with Qu Xing, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO and Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, Assistant Director-General for Culture at UNESCO.

Vietnam leaves imprints in first year as UNHRC member for 2023-2025 term

After more than a year serving as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam has left significant imprints, appreciated by the international community.