PM meets with UN leaders
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 28 (Viet Nam time) hosted respective metings with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and President of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces as part of his activities during the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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At the meeting with PM Phuc, Antonio Guterres thanked Viet Nam for its contributions to the UN’s work as well as initiatives to reform the forum’s operation, saying that he hopes Viet Nam will continue to lead in achieving SDGs.
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| PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. |
He also expressed his admiration for Viet Nam’s recent socio-economic achievements, affirming that the UN will continue to support Viet Nam on its way to realising SDGs.
The UN Secretary General voiced concern about East Sea-related issues, while asserting the UN’s consistent policy of supporting the settlement of disputes peacefully and in line with international law.
In turn, PM Phuc lauded the efforts of the Secretary General in reshuffling the UN, especially the UN development system, which aims to better support member countries in implementing the Agenda on Sustainable Development to 2030.
He expressed his hope that the UN will continue supporting Viet Nam in implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the Paris agreement on climate change.
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| PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and President of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces. |
While meeting with Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, the Vietnamese leader affirmed that Viet Nam has always treasured, and is determined to consolidate its important relations with the UN, and supports the central role played by the UN.
Mr. Phuc suggested the UN prioritise promoting preventive diplomacy, and support the settlement of of disputes in the East Sea by peaceful measures based on international law.
He stressed Viet Nam will contribute to the common efforts of the UN, and responsibly participate in UN initiatives on development and peace maintenance.
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(Source: VGP)
