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Vietnam backs WMO’s early warning initiative: Ambassador

Vietnam stands ready to accelerate the national rollout of the EW4All roadmap in close coordination with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the broader United Nations system.

PM sends message to 16th UNCTAD session

VN remains steadfast in supporting the central role of the UN in maintaining peace, promoting cooperation, addressing global and universal challenges, including trade, investment, and inclusive and sustainable development, PM Pham Minh Chinh said.

UNESCO adopts Vietnam’s initiative on culture and sustainability

The UNESCO Executive Board has approved Vietnam’s initiative urging the United Nations to declare an International Decade on Culture for Sustainable Development, prioritizing the 2027–2036 period.

Vietnam’s UNHRC re-election shows global trust in human rights push: Deputy FM

Vietnam’s consistent stance that protecting human rights is the first and foremost responsibility of each state, while advocating for dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared values.

State leader reviews preparations for signing ceremony of Hanoi Convention

President Luong Cuong held a working session with relevant agencies on October 15 to look into preparations for the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), scheduled to take place in Hanoi on October 25–26.

Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council with highest regional votes

Vietnam has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term, receiving 180 votes – the highest among the Asia-Pacific candidates.

Vietnam opens UN photo exhibition promoting human rights and integration

Vietnam launches a visual campaign at the UN to support its Human Rights Council reelection.

Hanoi gears up to host opening for signature of UN Convention against cybercrime

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son presided over a meeting of the steering board for the Opening for Signature of the UN Convention against Cybercrime and related events in Vietnam on October 13.

Active contributions to UNHRC – key foundation for Vietnam’s re-election

Successfully completing its 2023-2025 tenure provides an important foundation for Vietnam to further enhance its reputation and create favourable momentum for its re-election to the UNHRC in the 2026–2028 tenure.

Hanoi to host UN’s global convention on cybercrime this October

World leaders are set to arrive in Vietnam for the official signing of the Hanoi Convention on cybercrime.

President Luong Cuong’s US trip marked by nearly 70 impactful engagements

At the UN General Assembly, President Luong Cuong delivered key messages on multilateralism, peace, and Vietnam’s rise from conflict to development.

Vietnam President to chair UN cybercrime convention signing ceremony

The event will be attended by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, along with high-ranking leaders from countries and representatives from regional and international organisations, according the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

PM calls for WIPO’s support for science, technology development

Vietnam aims to improve its Global Innovation Index ranking from the current 44th place to the top 40 by 2030, and the top 30 by 2045.

President returns to Hanoi, concluding trip for UNGA 80

This is President Cuong’s first working visit to attend a multilateral diplomatic event at the world’s largest and most important forum, which took place as the UN marks its 80th anniversary.

Deputy PM calls for action to deliver on SDG financing at UN Summit

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son urged nations to turn commitments into actions, pool resources for sustainable development, address the debt crisis, and strengthen the Global South's role in reforming the international financial system.

UNGA 80 President hails Vietnam’s role, contributions

President Luong Cuong expressed strong support for the UN’s central role in global governance, coordinating and leading multilateral efforts, and proposing global solutions.

Countries must fully deliver on climate finance commitments: President

To help developing countries narrow the gap, the President called on the international community to strongly and more substantively step up the transfer of advanced, clean, and efficient technologies serving green and circular economy development.

Vietnam’s long journey to the UN started with President Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam’s entry to the UN in 1977 began with President Ho Chi Minh’s outreach in 1945.

Vietnam urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba in UN peace-focused address

President Luong Cuong emphasized peace, multilateralism, and equitable global development in his keynote address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling on the United States to end its sanctions against Cuba.

President Luong Cuong joins world leaders at UN General Assembly in New York

Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong joined global leaders at the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly session in New York, affirming Vietnam’s commitment to multilateralism and global peace.