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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.

FM meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, foreign officials in Geneva

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met with United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Geneva on February 27.

Vietnam plays important role in UN's recognition of Lunar New Year

Vietnam, is one of 12 countries to have participated in the campaign to pass a resolution recognising the Lunar New Year as a floating holiday.

Vietnam causes impact at multilateral forums

Vietnam this year continues to leave meaningful impressions at multilateral forums, including the United Nations (UN).

Geneva photo exhibition spotlights Vietnam’s heritage, culture

A photo exhibition on natural and cultural heritage in Vietnam took place at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on December 11.

Vietnam, India launch joint military exercise for UN peacekeeping operations

The Vietnamese and Indian defence ministries launched a joint military exercise for United Nations peacekeeping operations called VINBAX 2023 in Hanoi on December 11.

Vietnam to send four more officers to UN peacekeeping missions

Vietnam will send four more officers to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in South Sudan, the Central African Republic and the Abyei Area.

VN committed to int'l cooperation to combat transnational organised crime

Vietnam is committed to collaborating with the international community to timely and effectively address increasingly complex threats posed by transnational organised crime.

Vietnam calls for further UNCLOS observance

Vietnam calls on countries to continue to fully comply with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Vietnamese PM meets leaders of Cuba, WB, Sweden at COP28

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson in Dubai on December 2.

PM receives UAE minister of state, concludes trip to attend COP28

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the UAE Ministry of Economy Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and representatives of some major enterprises of the country in Dubai on December 3 morning (local time).

PM meets leaders of countries, int'l organisations on COP28 sidelines

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with leaders of countries and international organisations in Dubai on December 2, on the sidelines of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28).

PM calls for international solidarity for prosperous development of humankind

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on the international community to strengthen solidarity, take drastic and effective actions, and make greater efforts for the prosperous development of humankind while addressing the COP28.

Vietnamese PM attends COP28 World Climate Action Summit in Dubai

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UEA) on December 1.

PM meets with leaders of countries, int'l organisations on sidelines of COP28

PM Pham Minh Chinh had bilateral meetings with leaders of countries and international organisations in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on December 1 on the occasion of his attendance at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties.