Vietnam pledged to continue ensuring and promoting human rights at a meeting of the United Nations Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues, as part of the UN General Assembly’s 77th session on October 19.
Minister Counsellor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Vietnampledged to continue ensuring and promoting human rights at a meeting of theUnited Nations Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues, as partof the UN General Assembly’s 77th session on October 19.
At the discussion, Minister CounsellorLe Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam tothe UN, said though progress has been made, there remain difficulties and obstaclesin the guarantee and enjoyment of human rights due to simultaneous impact ofunprecedented crises on a global scale.
Sheadded that an important basis for ensuring and promoting human rights is touphold multilateralism, strengthen solidarity and cooperation in response toglobal challenges, and ensure global peace. In this process, it is necessary touphold the principles of respecting national independence and sovereignty, notinterfering in internal affairs, staying objective and ensuring non-politicisation of human rights issues. All human rights should be consideredequally, with greater attention to economic, social, cultural and developmentrights. The most effective way to address human rights-related issues is constructivedialogues and cooperation to ensure a better life and dignity for all citizens.
Peoplemust be always placed at the centre as a major beneficiary and driving force ofdevelopment process, she said.
TheVietnamese official also highlighted Vietnam’s achievements over the past yearssuch as inclusive and sustainable economic growth, legal and institutionalreforms to better ensure human rights, especially vulnerable groups.
Onthe occasion, she thanked countries for electing Vietnam as a member of the UNHuman Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, representing Asia-Pacific forthe second time.
Inthe spirit of “mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation, ensuring rights forall people”, Vietnam will work closely with other UN member states andstakeholders to ensure and promote human rights, she stated.
Delegatesat the event called for promoting a multilateral, comprehensive, balanced andinclusive approach,𒅌 and combining the fulfillment of the UN SustainableDevelopment Goals with ensuring and promoting human rights./.
With the message of “Mutual Respect. Dialogue and Cooperation. Ensuring All Human Rights, for All” for its three-year membership at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Vietnam is sure to directly contribute to protecting and promoting human rights worldwide – a main task of the UN.
Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres has congratulated Vietnam on its election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term, noting his belief that Vietnam will maintain active and effective contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights.
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) held policy discussion on the human rights and climate change nexus in Hanoi on October 18, focusing on how to achieve a just, green and sustainable environmental development with principles of equity and human rights at the centre.
A national conference was held on October 19 to deploy the Prime Minister’s decree on intensifying the implementation of a project on including human rights in the national education system.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Minister Counsellor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
