President Cuong hailed the visit’s significance as it coincides with the U.N.’s 80th founding anniversary and follows Vietnam’s celebration of the 80th National Day, saying that it reflects their shared paths of development.
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State President Luong Cuong (right) and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
He expressed gratitude for the U.N.’s decades-long assistance and Guterres’ support and affection, noting the robust growth in Vietnam - U.N. ties over nearly 50 years.
The Vietnamese leader highlighted Vietnam’s remarkable progress, from a war-torn, impoverished nation to one that has achieved independence, unification, and robust development. Today, Vietnam ranks among the 32 largest economies and the 20 leading trading nations in the world, maintaining diplomatic ties with 194 countries and serving as an active member of more than 70 international organizations.
Guterres, on his second visit to Vietnam, praised the country’s rising global influence and contributions to the U.N.’s common agenda across all key pillars, particularly in hosting the convention signing and actively engaging in peacekeeping operations.
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U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres at the talks (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
The U.N., he affirmed, will continue to accompany and support Vietnam’s development priorities. He expressed his hope that Vietnam will further uphold its role, standing, and voice within the U.N., taking on a pioneering part in shaping a multipolar world where multilateralism and global governance mechanisms operate more effectively, and where the role of developing countries and emerging economies is more esteemed.
Asserting that Vietnam will continue to make active and responsible contributions to peace, stability, cooperation, and development both regionally and globally, President Cuong outlined priorities for future Vietnam - U.N. cooperation.
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State President Luong Cuong (first from right) at the talks (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
First, he called for U.N. reforms to boost efficiency and optimal use of resources, offering Vietnam as a host for U.N. agencies or offices. Second, he urged more focused, results-driven collaboration in science, technology, innovation, workforce development, climate change, disaster management, non-traditional security, and just energy transition. Third, Vietnam pledges deeper involvement in U.N. peacekeeping. Fourth, he stressed joint efforts to combat transnational and cybercrimes to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy cyberspace for peace, stability, and sustainable development. Fifth, it is necessary for stronger ASEAN - U.N. cooperation.
On global and regional issues, both sides agreed on the need to further reinforce multilateralism, with the U.N. playing a central role, while upholding international law, and promoting the spirit of solidarity and cooperation amid the current complex and unpredictable global and regional security landscapes.
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An overview of the talks (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
Affirming ASEAN’s strategic importance to the U.N., Guterres consented to further advance ASEAN - U.N. ties and expressed strong support for ASEAN’s central role in the regional security and development architecture. He also voiced support for ASEAN’s ongoing efforts to maintain peace, stability, and address regional challenges, including ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea; and peacefully settling disputes in accordance with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.
Source: VNA