For the first time, a Vietnamese representative, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, was elected the chair of the meeting, marking an important milestone in Vietnam’s engagement in global maritime affairs.

Vietnam makes history at the UN by assuming leadership of the 35th UNCLOS meeting in New York.

With its own capabilities and the close, experienced partnership of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vietnam is well-positioned to pursue its first nuclear power plant that meets the highest international safety standards.

Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.

VN proposed priorities: narrowing digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities, context.

The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.

Thirty-five nations that have signed or officially deposited their instruments of ratification or approval took part in the event, which was within the framework of the ongoing third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France.

At the meetings, the leaders of the countries and international organisations appreciated the role and position of Vietnam, expressing their desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in various fields.

The UN Secretary-General affirmed that meetings with Vietnamese leaders, including PM Chinh, at international conferences have become a tradition in the partnership between UN and Vietnam.

Deltas cover just 0.65% of the Earth’s land but support 4.5% of its population and produce 6% of global food output.

With technical support from UNFPA, FP2030 and strong collaboration with partners, Vietnam is accelerating efforts to ensure that every pregnancy is by choice, not by chance.

For Vietnam, with its more than 3,000km of coastline, PM Chinh affirmed that the sea is not just a geographical concept but a symbol of national identity and the soul of the Vietnamese people.

Associate Professor Nguyen Thi Lan Anh is Vietnam’s first-ever nominee for ITLOS judge for the 2026–2035 term.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has reaffirmed Vietnam’s active and longstanding participation in UN reform efforts, notably through its pioneering adoption of the “Delivering as One” approach.​

President Luong Cuong invites global leaders to Hanoi for a major milestone in international cybercrime cooperation.

Vietnam’s ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, as outlined in Resolution 57 of the Politburo, has been hailed by international and domestic experts as a historic and visionary move toward inclusive, human-centric innovation.

Commenting on Vietnam’s traffic regulations, Todt observed that penalties, primarily fines, remain relatively lenient. Beyond stricter laws, the key lies in changing public behaviour and ingrained driving habits, he said.

Vietnam will host the P4G Summit in Hanoi, welcoming the UN Deputy Secretary-General and several prime ministers as the country affirms its commitment to sustainable green development.

For the first time, Vietnam will host the P4G Summit, reaffirming its global leadership in climate action and sustainable transformation.

Amid escalating violence between Israel and Palestine, Vietnam has called for a two-state solution, urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect civilians.