The Vietnamese President said the visit holds significance as it takes place at a time when Vietnam is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its U.N. membership.
He expressed his sincere thanks to the U.N. – a trustworthy partner that supported Vietnam in national reconstruction in the past as well as its current renewal and global integration. He also thanked the U.N. Secretary-General for supporting cooperation between Vietnam and the U.N.
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At the talks between President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres |
Highlighting Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification of relations, actively and proactive integration into the global economy, he said Vietnam strongly commits to multilateralism and supports the U.N.’s central role in global governance, coordinating multilateral efforts and addressing common challenges.
Vietnam is ready to do its best for the U.N.’s common work and for peace, security and sustainable development in the world, he said.
On specific cooperation areas, the President suggested the U.N. continue assisting Vietnam in coping with COVID-19, building policies to mobilize international resources for long-term recovery in a green, sustainable and more resilient manner, thus effectively fulfilling the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and building a rule-of-law State.
As Vietnam is actively delivering on its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, he also sought the U.N.’s support in the process.
Guterres, for his part, said he is glad to visit Vietnam for the first time in his capacity as U.N. Secretary-General.
He believed that Vietnam will continue effectively carrying out people-centered policies to stabilize its macro-economy, protect the environment and cope with climate change, becoming a successful model for other countries to follow.
He spoke highly of Vietnam’s outstanding contributions to the U.N.’s common work in all pillars, including fulfilling its role as a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council for the 2020-2021 tenure and deploying forces to the U.N. peacekeeping missions.
The U.N. will continue supporting Vietnam’s development priorities, he said, expecting that Vietnam will further uphold its role and position in the U.N., contributing to dealing with global issues.
The guest also expressed support for Vietnam to host international conferences and events regarding seas and oceans in the near future.
On regional and global issues, both sides agreed on a need to continue strengthening multilateralism, with the U.N. playing a central role; uphold the observance of international law, the spirit of solidarity and cooperation amid uncertain political and security situation in the region and the world.
They vowed to reinforce the U.N.-ASEAN cooperation and promote ASEAN’s role in addressing regional issues, back ASEAN's and relevant countries’ efforts to help Myanmar stabilize its situation; maintain peace, stability, security, maritime and aviation safety and freedom in the East Sea (South China Sea internationally); and peacefully settle disputes in line with international law, including the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982.
Source: VNA