Resolution and Life

Vietnam, guided by the principles of proactivity, positivity, and responsibility, has made significant contributions to ASEAN cooperation throughout its journey with the organization. These efforts exemplify Vietnam's consistent spirit of peace, harmony, and friendship, all aimed at fostering stability and mutual prosperity. The nation is always dedicated to building a strong and united ASEAN, enhancing its role and prestige at both regional and global stages.

The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on October 7 to present decisions of the State President and the Defence Minister to three officers who will assume duties at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).

Vietnam welcome nearly 1.3 million international visitors in September, bringing the number of international visitors in the first nine months of 2024 to over 12.7 million, up 43 % compared to last year's same period.

Playing an important role in implementing ASEAN’s development vision, Vietnam has made great contributions to policy making and the process of building the ASEAN Community across three pillars of Political-Security Community, Economic Community, and Socio-Cultural Community, stated Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 6 issued an official dispatch on accelerating the elimination of temporary and dilapidated houses across the nation.

The cultural festival for peace is underway in Hanoi to mark the city's 70th Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024) and 25 years since receiving the title “City for Peace”.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris on October 5 and delivered a key speech. He affirmed the irreplaceable role of multilateral mechanisms, highlighting the contributions of the International Organisation of La Francophonie to global issues and frameworks.

Major tourist destinations across the country experienced a successful summer tourism season with impressive numbers of holidaymakers to Vietnam.

The armed forces and people of Hanoi take great pride in two historic battles: the 60-day and night resistance alongside the entire nation (December 19, 1946 - February 17, 1947), and the 12-day and night of Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air (December 18 - 29, 1972).

Today marks the 11th anniversary of the passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap, a prominent military strategist in Vietnam’s history renowned for his leadership in the victorious Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954, a crucial event that marks the end of the French colonial rule in Vietnam.

Vietnam's cooperation with the Francophone community has continued to develop positively. The Francophone community values Vietnam's role and contributions, viewing the country as a model for socio-economic development and a central focus in Francophone cooperation activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

For the past 30 years, Vietnamese high-ranking leaders have consistently participated in Francophonie Summits, demonstrating the country's commitment to cooperating with the International Organisation of La Francophone (OIF) and its member countries, Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has said.

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved Vietnam's National Report under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), with the country accepting a record 84.7% of recommendations, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet has said.

Vietnam and Ireland have nurtured a cooperative friendship since establishing diplomatic ties in 1996. Both nations share significant historical and patriotic similarities, along with a resilient spirit and rich, diverse cultures. This foundation offers substantial opportunities for deepening mutual cooperation and development.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on October 1 visited Inter-Level School No.14 named after President Ho Chi Minh in the Mongolian capital city of Ulaanbaatar, as part of his ongoing state visit to Mongolia.

In 2023 and the first seven months of this year, the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has allocated 11.4 million USD to help local ethnic communities improve their living conditions. Positives changes have been recorded.

This is the first State visit to Mongolia by a Vietnamese President in 16 years, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The visit reaffirms Vietnam's consistent policy of valuing its friendship with traditional partners, including Mongolia, and its desire to deepen and enhance relations with Mongolia in a substantive, effective, and meaningful way in line with the current context.

World Peace Council (WPC) Executive Secretary Iraklis Tsavdaridis has commended Vietnam’s consistent policy on human rights protection and promotion.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is on a state visit to Cuba at the invitation of First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez.

Recently, population work has received significant attention from the Party and the State, achieving many important accomplishments. The population growth rate has been successfully controlled. The replacement fertility level has been maintained for the past 16 years. The population structure has positively shifted, with a strong increase in the working-age population.