PM attends opening of third UN Ocean Conference in France
PM Chinh is set to deliver two keynote speeches representing ASEAN and Vietnam at the plenary session of the third United Nations Ocean Conference.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (right) and Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son at the opening session of the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, on June 9. (Photo: VNA)
Nice (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the opening of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, on June 9, joining global leaders in a renewed effort to advance Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 🃏on the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
Co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, the conference, running through June 13 under the theme “Accelerating Action and Mobilising All Actors to Conserve and Sustainably Use the Ocean”, has drawn representatives from over 120 countries, including more than 50 heads of state and government, and from international organisations, and about 100,000 attendees at related events. This strong turnout reflects mounting global concern for the oceans and their critical role in regulating climate, preserving biodiversity, and supporting human well-being.
On the conference’s opening day, PM Chinh is set to deliver two keynote speeches representing ASEAN and Vietnam at the plenary session. He will also co-chair the world delta summit with Iraq’s President on the sidelines and witness the handover of a diplomatic document marking Vietnam’s ratification of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, an event held by the UN Office of Legal Affairs.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at the opening session of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, on June 9. (Photo: VNA)
French President Emmanuel Macron, in his speech, stressed the need to bolster public finance, expand support from development banks, and spread innovative models to raise private capital.
Earlier on June 8 afternoon, Macron hosted PM Chinh and other world leaders at the inauguration of the Whale building at the Nice Convention Centre. Later, they toured a scientific exhibition showcasing marine science studies and innovations.
The Whale building, renovated by the French Government for UNOC3, spans 15,000 sq.m and rises 24m, with its architecture inspired by the interior of a giant whale and adorned with vibrant street art installations. It will serve as the hub for the conference’s high-level meetings.
Held every three years under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and co-hosted by one developed and one developing nation, UNOC3 is poised to be the most significant UN ocean-focused event of 2025. The agenda includes 10 plenary sessions and 10 parallel thematic discussions, all aimed at advancing practical solutions to achieve SDG14 within the broader UN Sustainable Development Goals framework./.
On the morning of June 9 (local time; afternoon Hanoi time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening session of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) in Nice, France.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
