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Vietnamese President highlights opportunity for global progress at Future Summit

At the UN Future Summit, Party Chief and President To Lam underscored the importance of global solidarity and technological cooperation, urging nations to leverage advancements for the betterment of humanity and future generations.

General Secretary and President To Lam arrives in New York for UN conferences

General Secretary and President To Lam arrived in New York to attend the UN Future Summit and the 79th General Assembly, highlighting Vietnam's contributions to global governance and international cooperation.

UN humanitarian affairs body provides 2 million USD to Vietnamese storm victims

The funding will go to the International Organisation for Migration, the UN Development Programme, and UNICEF to meet immediate life-saving needs in the worst affected provinces of Yen Bai and Lao Cai.

Vietnam adds voice, leadership to critical discussions on climate change

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis has emphasised that Vietnam’s participation at the Summit of the Future, the highlight of the high-level segment of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), is crucial.

Vietnam supports UNGA's resolution regarding occupied Palestinian territories

Vietnam respects and supports the ICJ in fulfilling its tasks, including providing advisory opinions.

VN Party Chief, President to attend high-level UN sessions for the first time

In a historic first, Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam is set to attend high-level sessions at the United Nations General Assembly, marking a significant step in the country's international diplomacy.

Party Chief, President To Lam to address Future Summit and UN General Assembly

Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam is set to deliver important speeches at the Future Summit and the 79th United Nations General Assembly, followed by high-level bilateral meetings with leaders from the United States and Cuba.

General Secretary and President To Lam to visit the US and Cuba

General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, will lead a high-level delegation to the US to attend UN conferences and visit Cuba at the invitation of Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez on Sept. 22-26.

Vietnam rises 15 places in UN E-Government Development Rankings

After maintaining the 86th position out of 193 countries for two consecutive evaluations, Vietnam has surged 15 places in this year’s United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI), reaching the 71st position globally.

Vietnam calls for new thinking, new approaches to global challenges

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called on countries and organisations to adopt new thinking and new approaches to global challenges, in response to the United Nations Summit of the Future Global Call.

VN backs efforts to improve peacekeeping operations’ effectiveness, adaptability

Vietnam supports every effort in helping United Nations peacekeeping operations become more effective and adaptive, said Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.

VN calls on UN to increase support for developing countries in energy transition

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) has underlined the need to increase support for developing countries in their energy transition to ensure a fair global shift to clean energy.

Vietnam submits extended continental shelf claim in central area of East Sea

Vietnam submitted a dossier for the Extended Continental Shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the central area of the East Sea to the United Nations, in accordance with UNCLOS 1982.

UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution co-proposed by Vietnam

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted 25 resolutions at the end of its 56VNth regular session in Geneva, including one on climate change and human rights drafted and proposed by VN, Bangladesh, and the Philippines.

Vietnam puts forward 1st candidate for International Law of the Sea tribunal

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the East Sea Institute at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, is running for the 2026-2035 term.

Int'l Day of Play celebrated by UN for first time under Vietnam's initiative

Vietnam and the Core Group countries promoting Resolution 78/268 of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly solemnly launched the first activities in celebration of International Day of Play on June 11, in New York.

Vietnam appoints 5th military officer to UN Headquarters

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Truong Anh Tuan has been appointed as the 5th Vietnamese officer to serve at the United Nations (UN) headquarters, triumphing over fierce global competition.

Vietnam expects to host another UN Day of Vesak

A Vietnamese diplomat has highlighted Buddhism’s importance in the country’s national development at the commemoration of International Day of Vesak 2024 at the UN headquarters in New York on May 20.

Vietnam’s human rights report passed at UPR Working Session

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) approved Vietnam’s National Report at its 46th session (fourth cycle) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 10 (local time).

Vietnamese youth pledge to join hands in climate change response

A representative of Vietnam has affirmed the youth’s commitment to joining hands in climate change response, while attending a plenary session of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum in New York on April 17.