Addressing the event, which focused on the U.N. budget for 2025, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the U.N. Nguyen Hoang Nguyen said that Vietnam supports measures to ensure budget for the Development Account and Regular Program of Technical Cooperation (RPTC) to support developing countries.

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Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the U.N. Nguyen Hoang Nguyen addresses the session

Vietnam also supports the Secretary-General's efforts to reposition the U.N. development system, conduct a comprehensive review to improve its effectiveness and find solutions to ensure operational budgets for the Resident Coordinator system worldwide, he said.

Noting that budget liquidity difficulties have forced the U.N. to adopt measures to cut operating costs, the Vietnamese representative called on member countries to fully fulfil their obligations to contribute to the organization's annual budget.

Although its financial obligations may increase significantly in the coming time due to national income growth, Vietnam commits to making efforts to pay its annual contribution fully and on time, demonstrating the spirit of a responsible member of the U.N. and the international community, the diplomat stated.

Addressing the event, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and countries affirmed the need to ensure the U.N.'s budget to carry out its assigned tasks and plans, especially in the field of development.

In the context of the world facing many multidimensional challenges, the budget plan proposed by the Secretary-General for 2025 reflects the priority for reform goals to improve the effectiveness of U.N. operations in line with the major orientations outlined in the document of the Future Summit in September.

Source: VNA