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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.

Vietnamese State President attends celebration of UN’s founding

State President Luong Cuong led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend a high-level meeting marking the 80th founding anniversary of the United Nations (UN) in New York on September 22 morning (local time).

Vietnam ratifies WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Vietnam officially deposited its instrument of ratification of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies at the WTO General Council’s special session in Switzerland on September 15.

Vietnam, FAO promote hi-tech farming, create livelihoods for farmers

A representative of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union expressed her hope that FAO will continue to accompany Vietnam in promoting high-tech and environmentally friendly agriculture, delivering tangible benefits to farmers.

Vietnam attends 63rd session of Asian - African Legal Consultative Organisation

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan attended the 63rd session of the Asian–African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) in Kampala, Uganda, from September 8-10.

Vietnam co-leads UNGA resolution on high-level meeting on pandemic preparedness

The resolution encourages broad participation at the highest level from member states, international organisations, NGOs, academia, the private sector, and communities to foster experience-sharing and enhance global cooperation in pandemic response.

Vietnam, UN set strategic direction for 2027–2031

The Vietnamese Government will continue to work closely with the United Nations (UN) to address obstacles, accelerate project approval and implementation, and ensure the successful completion of the 2022 – 2026 cooperation programme.

Vietnam calls for respect for international law to ensure maritime security

As a coastal nation with strategic and economic interests closely tied to peace and security in the East Sea, Vietnam affirmed its consistent position of resolving all disputes via peaceful means in accordance with international laws.

Vietnam advances nuclear disarmament efforts through UN engagement

As it prepares to chair the NPT conference, Vietnam strengthens technical and diplomatic cooperation with the UN.

Vietnamese President sends congratulatory message on UN’s 80th anniversary

The Vietnamese leader noted that it’s now time for the UN to make strong reforms to better adapt to the new context and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its fulfillment of missions.

Vietnam committed to contributing to two-state solution implementation

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, once again affirmed Vietnam’s consistent position in support of the two-state solution and Palestine’s full membership in the UN.

Vietnam attends Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing

A delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, led by Deputy Minister Ho An Phong, attended the Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, which opened in Beijing, China on July 10.

Population ordinance amendment a milestone for human rights in VN

Vietnam is making considerable achievements in population policy, particularly in enabling everyone to take control of their own reproductive health and bodily autonomy.