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Top leader’s UN speech reaffirms Vietnam’s commitment to peace, cooperation

The speech carries one consistent message: humanity shouldn't treat confrontation as inevitable in a fast-changing world. Instead, it should proactively manage change through trust, international law, dialogue, cooperation and shared responsibility.

General Secretary and President To Lam receives leaders of major US corporations

Party General Secretary and President To Lam met representatives of several US corporations in New York on September 23 during his trip for the 81st UN General Assembly and bilateral engagements.

Vietnam affirms proactive, responsible diplomacy at UNGA 81

Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s participation in UNGA 81 and bilateral engagements in the US from September 20-23 highlighted Vietnam’s growing diplomatic role while opening new opportunities to support national development.

UN supports Vietnam’s expanded participation in peacekeeping operations

Deputy PM and Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang met UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix in New York on September 23, with Lacroix affirming UN support for Vietnam’s greater participation in peacekeeping operations.

Party Chief and President To Lam meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Party General Secretary and President To Lam met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters in New York on September 23, during the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly.

Vietnamese FM meets with foreign counterparts on UNGA 81 sidelines

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Brunei, Slovenia, Germany, Costa Rica and Maldives in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

VN Foreign Minister meets UN Under-Secretary-General, UNAOC High Representative

Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung met UN Under-Secretary-General and UNAOC High Representative Miguel Angel Moratinos in New York on September 22, during the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly.

Vietnam to receive over 221 million USD in UN development resources

Vietnam will receive an estimated 221.2 million USD in resources under three Country Programme Documents (CPDs) for the 2027–2031 period with the UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and UN Population Fund (UNFPA).

Top leader’s address at high-level general debate of UNGA 81

General Secretary and President To Lam delivered an important address at the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on September 22 (local time).

Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81

Party Chief and President To Lam has proposed 4 major orientations to steer and manage change so that competition doesn't turn into confrontation, differences don't lead to conflict, and sci-tech progress does not create new divisions.

Vietnam secures cooperation documents with UN development agencies

General Secretary and President To Lam, a high-level Vietnamese delegation and senior United Nations officials witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents between Vietnam and the UN in New York on September 22 afternoon (local time).

Vietnam gains first-ever seat on UN tribunal for law of the sea

Vietnam's first-ever election of a judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea marks growing recognition of the country's role in shaping and upholding international maritime law.

Vietnam's top leader to take message of new development era to UN

Vietnamese leader To Lam is expected to call for greater international trust and cooperation while outlining Vietnam's ambitions as it enters a new phase of development.

Top leader departs for UNGA 81 high-level debate, state visit to Canada

General Secretary and President To Lam departed Hanoi on the morning of September 20 to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) and engage in bilateral activities in the US.

Vietnam leader heads to US, Canada for UN talks and strategic diplomacy

Vietnamese leader To Lam will travel to the US and Canada from Sept. 20-25 for the UN General Assembly and high-level diplomacy aimed at deepening ties with two key North American partners.

Vietnam seeks stronger voice in global debates at UN assembly

Vietnam sees this year's UN General Assembly as a chance to bring its development experience, perspectives and ambitions into global debates as the country takes on a more active international role.

Party chief welcomes UN Secretary-General in Hanoi

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 25 for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who attended the Signing Ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime the same day.

Vietnam nominated to chair 2026 NPT Review Conference

Vietnam will work collaboratively with all parties to ensure a successful review process that meets international expectations.

Vietnam nominates candidate for international maritime court judge position

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announces Vietnam’s nominee for ITLOS judge term 2026-2035 during a meeting with tribunal president.

PM Pham Minh Chinh receives ITLOS President Tomas Heidar

PM Chinh affirmed that the sea is the most important space for Vietnam's survival, livelihood, and development.