The September 21-24 trip, packed with nearly 70 activities, coincided with the 80th anniversaries of both Vietnam and the U.N., alongside the 30th anniversary of normalized Vietnam - U.S. diplomatic ties.
Giang described the trip as an important step in advancing Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralisation, and comprehensive global integration.
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State President Luong Cuong at the High-Level General Debate of UNGA 80 |
At the U.N., most nations reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism, with the U.N. Charter and international law as an “anchor” for tackling global challenges and securing national interests. This shared commitment, Giang said, provides a vital foundation for Vietnam to foster peace, stability, and development.
The State leader and high-ranking Vietnamese delegation used their U.N. platform to narrate the country’s remarkable journey from war-torn poverty to a middle-income nation brimming with potential. Their speeches painted a picture of a Vietnam poised for prosperity, ready to embrace a new era of growth.
Vietnam’s pledges went beyond rhetoric. The country is actively contributing to U.N. bodies like the Human Rights Council, the International Law Commission, and UNESCO. It is also spearheading initiatives such as hosting the October 2025 signing of the U.N. Convention against Cybercrime and chairing the 2026 Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Vietnam’s ongoing role in U.N. peacekeeping further cements its status as a responsible global player.
A diplomatic milestone came with the signing of a Joint Communiqué with Tuvalu, making Vietnam one of the few nations with diplomatic ties across the entire U.N. membership.
On the bilateral front, President Luong Cuong’s meetings with U.S. officials, Congress, local authorities, and major corporations carried a message of forward-looking partnership as the two nations mark 30 years of diplomatic ties and two years of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. These engagements fueled optimism about deepening ties to benefit businesses and citizens on both sides, Giang said.
Looking ahead, Giang said Vietnam plans to maintain its active, responsible, creative role in the U.N. and other multilateral forums, with meticulous preparations underway for the U.N. Convention against Cybercrime signing in October.
Vietnam will also deepen ties with global partners through cooperation in international bodies and regular dialogues on security, political, and regional and international issues.
Vietnam and the U.S. will maintain ongoing high-level exchanges and cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, and investment, national defense and security, science and technology, innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), transportation, and education and training. Both countries will also continue to address war consequences and engage in dialogues to resolve any remaining differences in their bilateral relations.
Source: VNA