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Vietnam nominated as Chair of 35th meeting of State Parties to UNCLOS

The Group of Asia-Pacific states at the United Nations (UN) last weekend agreed to nominate Vietnam for the position of Chair of the 35th meeting of the States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (SPLOS).

Vietnam supports disarmament, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons: Ambassador

Vietnam calls on member states to uphold a sense of responsibility and political determination, enhance cooperation, engage in substantive and flexible dialogue, promote the inclusivity within the CD.

Vietnam vows to promote realisation of Sustainable Development Goals: diplomat

Vietnam will work closely with UN member states, OIF partners, ASEAN, and African nations to advance climate objectives.

Vietnam commits to promoting, protecting human rights

In 2025, Vietnam will conduct dialogues on its national reports regarding the implementation of key international human rights treaties.

Vietnam to make contributions to UNHRC’s 58th session

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, will attend the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which officially opened on February 24.

Vietnam firmly committed to multilateralism, international solidarity

Vietnam calls on the international community to reaffirm and strengthen its commitment to multilateralism, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) has said.

Countries pledge support for VN's organisation of UN convention signing ceremony

Representatives from many countries and regional organisations have showed their appreciation of Vietnam's active preparation for the upcoming signing ceremony of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi.

VN advocates strong linkages between Indian Ocean, the Pacific, & East Sea

The increasing interdependence among nations poses an urgent need for joint efforts to deal with both traditional and non-traditional challenges, a Vietnamese diplomat noted.

Vietnam strongly committed to combating cybercrime: ambassador

Vietnam will host the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in 2025.

Vietnam appointed co-coordinator for major UN pandemic preparedness conference

Vietnam and Italy will co-coordinate the 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness, a role highlighting Vietnam’s active contributions to global health initiatives.

Vietnamese police officer appointed Chief of Staff at UN Police Division

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Hai has made history as the first Vietnamese police officer to be appointed Acting Special Assistant and Chief of Staff to the UN Police Adviser, reflecting Vietnam’s growing role in global peacekeeping.

UN proposes Vietnam’s inclusion in global AI excellence network

The United Nations Tech Envoy, Amandeep Singh Gill, described Vietnam’s digital technology development as “dynamic and inspiring” during a meeting with Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung on January 6.

UN official praises Vietnam’s rise as a global technological power

During a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill commended Vietnam’s leadership in science, technology, and innovation.

Eight Vietnamese officers join UN peacekeeping missions in Africa

Eight Vietnamese military officers have been deployed to serve in United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and South Sudan (UNMISS), marking another step in Vietnam’s global peacekeeping contributions.

Vietnam to host historic UN convention signing on cybercrime.

Vietnam will host the signing ceremony for the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime, marking the first time the country has organized such a significant global event.

Vietnam makes history with the United Nations’ “Hanoi Convention”

For the first time, a United Nations treaty will bear the name of a Vietnamese location. The “Hanoi Convention,” adopted by consensus, is a milestone in global efforts to combat cybercrime.

Vietnam's candidature to UN Human Rights Council for new term announced

The Vietnamese Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York on December 12 held a ceremony to announce Vietnam's re-election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term.

Vietnam calls for ceasefire, more humanitarian aid in Gaza

Viet reaffirmed Vietnam's firm support for the Palestinian people in exercising their rights to self-determination and realising their aspirations to become a full member of the UN.

VN pledges more contributions to UN humanitarian relief efforts

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Đỗ Hùng Việt called on countries and donor partners to respond to the UN Secretary-General’s call to help CERF mobilise sufficient resources to meet humanitarian assistance needs globally.

Quang Nam to host UN international conference on rural tourism

Quang Nam is scheduled to host the UN Tourism’s first Conference on Tourism for Rural Development on December 10, expected to bring together around 300 delegates.