Guterres made the statements during his meeting in New York on October 13 with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the U.N.

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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (right) receives Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang.

He told the diplomat that he will pay an official visit to Vietnam on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the U.N. later this year.

According to him, his visit aims to deliver a strong message of the importance the U.N. attaches to the Vietnam - U.N. partnership over the past 45 years, affirming that Vietnam is one of the indispensable members of the U.N., and has been making significant contributions to the U.N.'s common work in solving global challenges, for peace and development in the world.

Ambassador Giang emphasized the significance of the Secretary-General's visit, affirming that Vietnam is committed to making active contributions to the U.N.’s common work, including promoting the Sustainable Development Goals, response to climate change and maintenance of international peace and security.

Source: VNA