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Vietnam calls for increased counter-terrorism measures at UNSC briefing

A Vietnamese diplomat to the United Nations has called on the international community to strengthen cooperation and introduce effective solutions in order to combat terrorism amidst serious threats posed by IS activities in recent times.

Vietnam hopes to become food innovation hub of Asia: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh attended the virtual pre-summit of the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021 on July 27, highlighting Vietnam’s wish to become a food innovation hub of Asia.

Vietnam co-organises UN discussion on environmental protection in armed conflicts

Dealing with environmental impact and restoring the environment after conflicts would contribute to reconstruction, helping civilians soon stabilise their lives, and to build sustainable peace,

Vietnam vows to best fulfil role as UNSC Presidency in April

Vietnam will strive to outstandingly perform its role as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) President in April, significantly contributing to realising the foreign policy set by the 13th National Party Congress.

Vietnam reaffirms backing for Afghan-led peace process

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), has reaffirmed the country’s backing for Afghan-led peace process, including the engagement of women and youths.

PM calls for upholding UN’s central role in pushing back Covid-19

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for upholding the central role of the UN, stepping up policy coordination, taking collective action, and championing international cooperation and multilateral efforts in pushing back the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnam backs Syrian Constitutional Committee’s peace negotiations: diplomat

Vietnam supports the sides involved to continue negotiations for long-term solutions for Syria within the framework of the Syrian Constitutional Committee, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has said.

UN pledges more support to Vietnam in climate change response

Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, on November 17 said the UN will continue to support Vietnam in responding challenges caused by climate change.

Setting the scene for Vietnam’s future human development

With Vietnam celebrating the 44th anniversary of joining the UN this month, Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP resident representative in Vietnam, pores over the country's progress in human development and the challenges ahead to tackle various inequalities.

Vietnam a responsible UN member

Since officially joining the United Nations on September 20, 1977, Vietnam has been a responsible member, making positive contributions to the United Nations.

Vietnam vows to foster UN-ASEAN cooperation in peacekeeping

Vietnam is committed to fostering cooperation between ASEAN and the United Nations (UN) in peacekeeping operations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, 

Vietnam respected in international arena: Ambassador

Vietnam has received huge support and respects in the international arena, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, who has assumed the position as head of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN for two years.

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan attends fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament

NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on August 19 attended the virtual fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, with the theme of the leadership of parliaments in realising multilateralism more effectively.

Vietnam supports UNSC’s resolution for peace, security in Guinea-Bissau

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, has reaffirmed Vietnam’s support for the implementation of duties of the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) 

Vietnam calls on int’l community to maintain humanitarian aid for Syria

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Mission to the UN, has called on the international community to continue providing humanitarian aid for Syria and emphasised the necessity for a consensus on the humanitarian aid issue.

Vietnam backs Afghan-led peace process

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations, reaffirmed Vietnam’s backing for Afghan-led peace process and called for parties involved to promote the implementation of the peace process.

Vietnam prioritises protecting civilians in armed conflicts: Ambassador

Protecting civilians in armed conflicts is the top priority of Vietnam at the United Nations and its Security Council, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has affirmed.

Local artists set to participate in UN75 youth forum

A host of Vietnamese singers and composers are gearing up to take part in the United Nations’ UN75 youth forum as it gets underway on May 24 to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the prestigious international organisation.

Vietnam opposes use of chemical weapons

The Vietnamese diplomat asserted Vietnam’s support for the full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, and activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in line with the convention.

Deputy PM attends UNSC video meeting celebrating end of World War II

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh on May 8 attended the United Nations Security Council’s high-level video meeting