Guterres extended his best New Year greetings to Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, and the Vietnamese people.
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Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (left) and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres |
Reflecting on his official visit to Vietnam in 2022, he expressed fond memories of the country’s beauty and hospitality, adding that he hopes to return soon.
He also congratulated Vietnam on its remarkable socio-economic achievements over the past year, affirming that the U.N. considers Vietnam a reliable partner and a responsible member with an increasingly important role and contributions to the international community.
Ambassador Giang, in turn, praised the U.N.’s accomplishments at the helm of Guterres in the past year, especially its efforts to promote ceasefire in the Middle East, accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and address new global challenges.
The ambassador affirmed Vietnam's support for the Secretary-General's priorities across all pillars of the U.N.'s 2025 agenda, stressing that Vietnam always wishes and stays ready to contribute increasingly effectively and substantively to the U.N.'s common efforts.
Giang conveyed the invitation from the Vietnamese Party and State to the U.N. Secretary-General to make an official visit to Vietnam at the earliest opportunity.
The invitation carries significance as 2025 marks Vietnam’s 80th year of independence and the U.N.’s 80th anniversary. Against the backdrop of the world facing intertwined opportunities and challenges, both sides agreed to strengthen their partnership and work together to promote peace, security, sustainable development, and solutions to pressing global issues.
The U.N. Secretary-General accepted the invitation with pleasure, saying the visit will be arranged at an appropriate time.
Source: VNA