Despite the immense pain and loss endured, Vietnam has consistently chosen the path of peace, cooperation, and reconciliation — principles that lie at the heart of the UN Charter.
Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations,💖 has underlined the historic significance and core values of the UN Charter in Vietnam’s struggle for independence and effoꦰrts to defend national sovereignty.
Viet made the statement while addressing the UN General Assembly’s plenary session marking the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter (1945–2025). The event took place in New York on June 26 (local time) with the participation of UN Secretary-General, the Presidents of the UN General Assembly, the UN Security Council, the UN Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, and representatives of member states.
He noted that just two months after the Charter was signed in 1945, Vietnam declared its independence. However, the country was forced to endure decades of resistance to defend its right to self-determination and territorial integrity and fight against blatant violations of the Charter.
The ambassador stressed that Vietnam’s experience, along with that of many other nations, demonstrates that the use of force, aggression, and interference in internal affairs ultimately leads to failure, whereas the will of the people and the right to self-determination will always prevail.
He further emphasised that despite the immense pain and loss endured, Vietnam has consistently chosen the path of peace, cooperation, and reconciliation — principles that lie at the heart of the UN Charter. On this occasion, he called on the international community to reflect on the lessons of history, avoid repeating past mistakes, and together make efforts to fully implement the charter in pursuit of a world that is peaceful, just, and sustainably developed for all.
An overview of the UN General Assembly’s plenary session marking the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter (Photo: VNA)
In his remarks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the principles of the charter are facing serious threats and urged nations to reaffirm their commitment to the Charter and international law for the sake of global peace, justice, and progress.
The Presidents of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Economic and Social Council noted that amid mounting conflicts and increasing challenges to multilateralism, the anniversary serves not only as a moment of reflection on the achievements in global cooperation over the past eight decades, but also as an opportunity for member states to advance the Charter’s vision of peace, partnership, and development.
Countries expressed concern over the rise of unilateral actions and breaches of international law, calling on the global community to reaffirm its commitment to the Charter’s principles, particularly sovereign equality, non-interference, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
As part of the celebration, the original UN Charter, signed in San Francisco in 1945 and preserved by the US National Archives, was brought back to UN Headquarters for the first time in decades. The historic document will be on display until September this year, serving as a powerful symbol of the enduring commitment to multilateralism, peace, and the shared goals of humanity./.
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.
Vietnam will continue to coordinate closely with and make positive contributions to the initiatives and collective work of the Group of 77 (G77) developing nations, said Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UN.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man urged the localities in Can Tho to leverage their respective strengths and support one another in building a more diverse, flexible, and sustainable economic structure to drive socio-economic development and improve the material and spiritual well-being of locals.
Vietnam wishes to further promote and enhance cooperation with Egypt in a more substantive and effective manner, serving the interests of the two countries' people, contributing to regional stability and development, and matching the strong bilateral political relationship.
The restructuring of the organisational apparatus and administrative units is a major policy of strategic significance, the Party chief stressed, saying that it demonstrates the Party and State’s strong political commitment to building a streamlined, efficient, and people-oriented administration.
Culture is a big and complex issue, forming a foundational component alongside Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought in shaping Vietnam’s socialist path, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The Vietnam–Australia Friendship Association elected a 40-member Executive Board for the 2025-2030 term, with Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chairman of the Science and Training Council at the National Economics University, named President.
The celebration of the 110th birth anniversary of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan's meetings with Italian leaders and Pope Leo XIV, and the issuance of Level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts for foreign residents are among news highlights on July 1.
Throughout the past five decades, Vietnam has attached importance to its comprehensive and cooperative partnership with the European Union and its member states, including Portugal. In turn, Portugal considers Vietnam a key market in Southeast Asia.
Speaking at the event, Party General Secretary To Lam highlighted late General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh’s contributions to the national development by launching reform policies.
The two sides committed to expanding cultural exchanges, tourism promotion, science and technology collaboration, education and training, and people-to-people diplomacy. They also voiced support for stronger Vietnam–EU ties within EVFTA and EU Indo-Pacific initiatives.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed Vietnam’s participation in the FfD4 and reaffirmed Spain’s strong commitment to fostering its partnership with Vietnam, identifying the Southeast Asian country as one of its priority partners in the region.
Deputy PM Ho Duc Phoc is scheduled to deliver key remarks at the plenary session and a roundtable discussion on revitalising international development cooperation on July 1.
Initial success has been achieved as people now understand that the overhaul will save public expenditure, foster more balanced development, and enable the formation of new economic hubs. The ultimate goal is to develop digital government, smart smart cities, integrated economic zones, and flexible administrative models that offer faster, more transparent public services, saving time and costs for both citizens and businesses.
Pope Leo noted the positive progress in bilateral ties and voiced support for further exchanges through the Vietnam – Holy See Joint Working Group, aiming to strengthen cooperation in line with the aspirations of Vietnamese Catholics and the interests of both sides.
In just six months, from December 2024 to May 2025, Vietnam enacted four breakthrough resolutions hailed as “The Four Pillars” of national development in the new era.
PM Pham Minh Chinh's presentation of his decisions appointing two provincial Party secretaries to deputy-ministerial level positions, an exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary career in China, and Vietnam Airlines named among the Top 10 ESG companies in Vietnam 2025 in the logistics sector are among news highlights on June 30 evening.
Tran Duc Thang, Party Central Committee member and Secretary of the Hai Duong provincial Party Committee, was appointed as Standing Deputy Inspector General of Government Inspectorate; while Ho Van Nien, Party Central Committee member and Secretary of the Gia Lai provincial Party Committee, was appointed as Standing Deputy Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung applauded ministries, sectors, and localities for their efforts and responsibility in preparing for the July 1 milestone.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man commended Can Tho, alongside Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces, for their proactive and meticulous approach to the administrative overhaul.
