Vietnam will work harder to contribute to the common affairs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) more practically and effectively, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed at the 217th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board which took place in Paris on October 9-10.
Vietnam pledges to work harder to contribute to the common affairs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) more practically and effectively. (Photo: AFP)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnam will work harder to contributeto the common affairs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganisation (UNESCO) more practically and effectively, Assistant Minister ofForeign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed at the 217th Session of the UNESCO ExecutiveBoard which took place in Paris on October 9-10.
In his remarks at the opening ceremony, Vu stressedthe importance of multilateral cooperation amidst an evolving world, andcalled on countries to enhance international cooperation, dialogue, trust andsolidarity to seek common solutions to the current challenges.
He praised efforts by the UNESCO Director General and Secretariatin developing and implementing programmes and activities such as recommendationson ethics of AI and the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies andSustainable Development – MONDIACULT, among others, saying they have helpedmember countries implement sustainable development goals by 2030.
Vu lauded UNESCO's humanitarian aid programmesin areas under its jurisdiction for countries affected by crises or conflictssuch as Afghanistan, Haiti, and Ukraine.
At the 217th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam will further coordinate in the implementationof the memorandum of understanding on cooperation with UNESCO for the 2021-2025period, he affirmed.
On this occasion, Vu had meetings with UNESCO DirectorGeneral Audrey Azoulay, Deputy Director General Xing Qu, Chairperson of theExecutive Board Tamara Rastovac Siamashvi and leaders of the organisation's departments,and delegation heads of several countries to promote bilateral and multilateralcooperation.
The UNESCO leaders and delegation heads spoke highlyof good cooperation between Vietnam and UNESCO and other member countries, aswell as Vietnam’s role and contributions to key mechanisms of the organisation.
Congratulating Vietnam on having the first inter-provincialUNESCO-listed world heritage site Ha Long - Cat Ba, the UNESCO leaders and Secretariatpledged to further support the country’s new heritage dossiers, and help it inpreserving and promoting values of recognised world heritages.
They hoped that Vietnam will win a seat at theUNESCO World Heritage Committee for the 2023-2027 tenure./.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the northern province of Quang Ninh province and neighbouring Hai Phong city has been officially recognised as a world natural heritage sites.
A symposium was held in Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on September 22, seeking measures to help the ancient capital achieve a listing in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) thanks to its culinary artistry.
UNESCO has recently recognised Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago as a world natural heritage, raising the country’s total world natural and cultural heritage sites to nine.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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).
Vietnam pledges to work harder to contribute to the common affairs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) more practically and effectively. (Photo: AFP) 
At the 217th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board. (Photo: VNA) 
