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United Nations Human Rights Council approves Vietnam's UPR Report

During its 57th regular session, the United Nations Human Rights Council approved the outcomes of the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle for Vietnam, highlighting the country's ongoing commitment to human rights.

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations highly values VN's contributions

The number of the Vietnamese personnel in peacekeeping missions is steadily increasing, including both men and women as well as police officers, both in the field and at the headquarters.

Military Engineering Unit Rotation 2 return home from Abyei

Vietnam’s Military Engineering Unit Rotation 2 have successfully accomplished their peacekeeping tasks at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and are now preparing to return home.

Vietnam calls for comprehensive strategy to respond to sea level rise

A Vietnamese diplomat has called for comprehensive and long-term strategies to deal with climate change and sea level rise at a United Nations meeting.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres praises Vietnam’s growing global role

During a meeting with General Secretary and President To Lam, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his special affection for Vietnam and praised its growing role and position in the international community.

Cambodia's exit from development triangle unlikely to affect other cooperation

During a meeting in New York, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister confirmed that its withdrawal from the Development Triangle Area would not impact other existing cooperative mechanisms among Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

General Secretary and President To Lam advocates for global unity at UN Assembly

At the UN headquarters in New York, General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a compelling message advocating for strengthened multilateralism and collaborative efforts to build a peaceful, stable, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Vietnam and the US: A strategic partnership built on unimaginable progress

In a policy address at Columbia University, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized Vietnam's commitment to global cooperation and the nation's readiness to contribute to world peace and development.

Party Chief, President To Lam meets PM Modi in New York

During his participation in the United Nations Future Summit and High-Level General Assembly session in New York on September 23, General Secretary and President To Lam met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Vietnamese President highlights opportunity for global progress at Future Summit

At the UN Future Summit, Party Chief and President To Lam underscored the importance of global solidarity and technological cooperation, urging nations to leverage advancements for the betterment of humanity and future generations.

General Secretary and President To Lam arrives in New York for UN conferences

General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in New York to attend the UN Future Summit and the 79th General Assembly, highlighting Vietnam's contributions to global governance and international cooperation.

UN humanitarian affairs body provides 2 million USD to Vietnamese storm victims

The funding will go to the International Organisation for Migration, the UN Development Programme, and UNICEF to meet immediate life-saving needs in the worst affected provinces of Yen Bai and Lao Cai.

Vietnam adds voice, leadership to critical discussions on climate change

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis has emphasised that Vietnam’s participation at the Summit of the Future, the highlight of the high-level segment of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), is crucial.

Vietnam supports UNGA's resolution regarding occupied Palestinian territories

Vietnam respects and supports the ICJ in fulfilling its tasks, including providing advisory opinions.

VN Party Chief, President to attend high-level UN sessions for the first time

In a historic first, Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam is set to attend high-level sessions at the United Nations General Assembly, marking a significant step in the country's international diplomacy.

Party Chief, President To Lam to address Future Summit and UN General Assembly

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam is set to deliver important speeches at the Future Summit and the 79th United Nations General Assembly, followed by high-level bilateral meetings with leaders from the United States and Cuba.

General Secretary and President To Lam to visit the US and Cuba

General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, will lead a high-level delegation to the US to attend UN conferences and visit Cuba at the invitation of Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez on Sept. 22-26.

Vietnam rises 15 places in UN E-Government Development Rankings

After maintaining the 86th position out of 193 countries for two consecutive evaluations, Vietnam has surged 15 places in this year’s United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI), reaching the 71st position globally.

Vietnam calls for new thinking, new approaches to global challenges

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called on countries and organisations to adopt new thinking and new approaches to global challenges, in response to the United Nations Summit of the Future Global Call.

VN backs efforts to improve peacekeeping operations’ effectiveness, adaptability

Vietnam supports every effort in helping United Nations peacekeeping operations become more effective and adaptive, said Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.