Resolution and Life

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.

Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Vice Chairman of its Commission for Information and Education Le Quoc Minh has called on countries to strengthen solidarity and join hands to effectively carry out initiatives as well as new cooperation proposals to promote regional integration and international linkages.

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on September 27 adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)’s fourth cycle for Vietnam, as part of its 57th regular session.

Education is an effective tool that helps citizens to ensure their rights as well as improve respect and understanding in society, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet said on September 27.

The United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix has highly evaluated Vietnam’s practical contributions to the organisation, including its peacekeeping activities, not only for what has been achieved but also for the potential to enhance cooperation between the two sides.

The Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Creature Development under the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board in the central province of Quang Binh released 15 wild animals into the park on September 25.

The Hanoi Traffic Management and Operation Center has implemented offline monthly e-cards (non-physical cards) for the public bus system in the capital, starting from September 20, 2024.

Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Information and Education, had a meeting with the Communist Party USA in New York on September 24 as part of his participation in 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79).

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam delivered a speech with a powerful and comprehensive message about strengthening multilateralism, acting together to build a peaceful, stable, prosperous and sustainable future for all citizens at the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s 79th session in New York on September 24 (local time).

The Politburo has recently agreed to seek opinions of the Party Central Committee regarding the investment policy for a North-South high-speed railway before the Government submits it to the National Assembly at its 8th session.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in New York on September 22 (local time) on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The United Nations Summit of the Future opened at the UN headquarters in New York on September 22. Party General Secretary and President To Lam led the Vietnamese delegation to the event and addressed its first plenary session.