Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, has been elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has established a comprehensive legal framework governing maritime activities, ensuring a balance of interests among nations.

Vietnam has reaffirmed its support for dialogue, mediation and political solutions as the only viable path toward lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.

Entering a new development phase, Vietnam regards science and technology, innovation, digital transformation and international integration as key drivers of rapid and sustainable growth.

Vietnam has introduced new regulations governing overseas humanitarian and disaster relief operations, with the Standing Secretariat given authority over key deployment decisions.

VN has called for broader international participation in the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention), highlighting the need for stronger global cooperation to address increasingly sophisticated cross-border cyber threats.

Vietnam’s leadership of the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference in New York from April 27 to May 22 earned widespread praise for its steady stewardship, inclusive approach, and bridge-building efforts.

Vietnam is preparing to deploy seven new unit types for the United Nations peacekeeping mission, signalling the country’s deepening commitment to global security operations, a defence ministry official said.

Vietnam highly values the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s support in strengthening national capacity in crime prevention, criminal justice, drug control and tackling emerging challenges, especially cybercrime.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has expressed deep sympathy over the challenges Cuba is facing.

During the recent handover ceremony of the 37km-long Abyei – Agok road, hundreds of local residents lined both sides, waving to members of Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation 4.

Vietnam chaired a roundtable discussion at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York on April 29, on the occasion of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Vietnam presided over the opening session of the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in New York on April 27.

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has highlighted the need to advance practical disarmament measures, enhance transparency, build trust and reduce nuclear risks.

Vietnam always values the UN’s support throughout its development and international integration, and looks forward to deepening cooperation across all pillars of the UN’s work, including peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung received Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mikhail Chudakov in Hanoi on April 22.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have agreed to expand cooperation for the 2025–2030 period.

VN and the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) on April 20 signed a new country cooperation program to promote inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Vietnam, marking a major step forward in their long-standing partnership.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man arrived in Hanoi on April 18 evening, concluding their successful working trip for the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) and bilateral activities in Türkiye.