This marks President Luong Cuong’s first multilateral diplomatic engagement at the world’s largest and most important global forum. The visit also comes at a time when Vietnam – U.S. relations are witnessing historic milestones.
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President Luong Cuong and his spouse |
The year 2025 carries special significance, as it marks the 80th anniversary of the foundation day of the U.N. This year’s session is, therefore, an important occasion for the international community to reflect on the achievements and lessons since the U.N.’s establishment, amidst enormous internal and external challenges confronting multilateralism and the U.N. itself. Nevertheless, in contemporary international relations and the global governance system, the U.N. continues to play an irreplaceable role with its universality and legitimacy in uniting the collective will of the international community to maintain peace, security, promote sustainable development, and safeguard shared human values. The debate, under the theme “Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights,” is expected to draw participation from many heads of state and government.
Nearly five decades after joining the U.N. in 1977, Vietnam has consistently strengthened its multifaceted cooperation with the organization throughout its Fatherland construction, defense, and development journey. Vietnam’s engagement at the U.N. and the support of U.N. agencies in the country have provided critical momentum and resources for the nation’s reform and international integration. Vietnam has also made increasingly substantive contribution, through ideas, personnel, and resources, at multilateral forums, especially the U.N., earning trust and high expectations from U.N. leaders and the international community. Currently, Vietnam holds multiple important international responsibilities and continues to actively seek membership in key multilateral mechanisms and organizations.
Meanwhile, in recent years, the Vietnam – U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has advanced robustly, maintaining positive momentum and producing significant outcomes. Cooperation has deepened across various fields, particularly in war legacy settlement. Leaders of both countries have agreed to enhance exchanges and contacts across all channels and levels, especially at the high level. This visit by President Luong Cuong is even more meaningful as it marks the second anniversary of the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the U.S., coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations. It reflects the long-term vision of senior leaders and Vietnam’s consistent policy in its relations with the U.S.
President Luong Cuong’s participation in the debate demonstrates Vietnam’s pro-active, responsible engagement in U.N. activities. It reaffirms and elevates Vietnam’s international standing, conveying the country’s consistent message of respect for international law, the U.N. Charter, and the settlement of disputes and conflicts by peaceful means.
Through bilateral activities in the U.S., including meetings with government officials, friends, businesses, experts, scholars, and the Vietnamese community, the President’s visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, garner wider support, embody the policy of great national unity, and mobilize additional resources for national development.
We can be confident that this visit by President Luong Cuong will yield significant successes, particularly in advancing Vietnam’s cooperation with the U.N., international partners, and friends in a deeper and more effective manner, while also consolidating Vietnam – U.S. relations by translating high-level commitments into concrete cooperation, especially in economy, trade, investment, and science and technology.
By PAN’s Editorial Board
Translated by Tran Hoai