PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with UN Secretary-General, affirms Vietnam's stronger contributions to UN activities
WVR - On the afternoon of October 25, at the National Convention Center, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres during his official visit to Vietnam and participation in the Signing Ceremony of the Convention against Cybercrime.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warmly welcomed the UN Secretary-General back to Vietnam. (Photo: nhandan.vn) |
During the meeting, the Prime Minister warmly welcomed the UN Secretary-General back to Vietnam, stating that the visit is significant in strengthening the long-standing cooperative relationship between Vietnam and the UN, from the post-war reconstruction phase to the renewal era. He expressed the desire for the UN to continue accompanying and supporting Vietnam as it enters a new development phase. Affirming Vietnam's "tradition" of supporting and cooperating with the UN, the Prime Minister emphasized that Vietnam will enhance its contributions to UN activities in the coming period.
The Prime Minister highly appreciated the UN's significant contributions to peace, development, and human rights globally. He noted that in the context of an emerging multipolar international landscape with complex developments, the UN's role is more crucial than ever. The Prime Minister affirmed Vietnam's unwavering support for multilateralism with the UN at its centre, promoting adherence to the UN Charter and international law. The organization of the Signing Ceremony of the Convention against Cybercrime is a testament to this strong commitment.
Sharing insights on Vietnam's situation with the UN Secretary-General, the Prime Minister stated that despite global uncertainties, Vietnam maintains political and social stability, with the economy recovering positively. Growth is projected to reach about 8% in 2025, with efforts focused on making Vietnam a developed, high-income country by 2045. The Party and State of Vietnam have issued strategic decisions, demonstrating breakthroughs in mindset innovation, addressing bottlenecks, and fostering development in key areas.
Emphasizing Vietnam's consistent viewpoint of considering the People as the subject, goal, and driving force of development, the Prime Minister affirmed that economic development in Vietnam is linked with environmental protection, ensuring social welfare, security, and safety for the people, especially vulnerable groups. Vietnam, like every nation, needs to ensure peace, stability, and sustainable development so that the world and regions can have peace, stability, and conditions for sustainable development and human progress.
Based on the shared interests of both sides, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that the UN and Vietnam enhance cooperation in the following priorities: First, in responding to climate change and energy transition, he suggested the UN support access to preferential climate finance, transfer of new-generation clean technology, and capacity building. Second, he proposed the UN continue to promote international financial structure reform, effectively mobilize ODA and private capital, encourage digital transformation for inclusive development, and strengthen resource mobilization for Vietnam to accelerate the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs). Third, in light of recent complex developments in international life, the international community should continue to uphold the UN's central role, emphasize the UN Charter and international law, and strengthen international solidarity to address global challenges and regional conflicts.
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| The UN Secretary-General highly appreciated Vietnam's role, position, and the respect it commands from the international community. (Source: nhandan.vn) |
Secretary-General António Guterres thanked and congratulated Vietnam for successfully hosting the UN Convention against Cybercrime Signing Ceremony, the latest testament to Vietnam's prominent role and contributions at multilateral forums. He highlighted Vietnam's contributions and initiatives that have become a "trademark" in areas such as peacekeeping, promoting sustainable development, climate change response, and South-South cooperation. The Secretary-General affirmed that the UN will continue to accompany Vietnam in its new development phase, especially in supporting the implementation of climate commitments, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and global financial reforms.
The UN Secretary-General highly appreciated Vietnam's role, position, and the respect it commands from the international community, stemming from Vietnam's history and current success in realizing the ideals pursued by the UN regarding peace, security, development, and human dignity, along with Vietnam's extensive network of relations with all UN members. Therefore, the Secretary-General expressed high expectations and confidence that Vietnam will leverage its role, position, and prestige to contribute to building a new international relations structure, especially amid the rapidly evolving and complex international political landscape.
In this context, the Secretary-General called on Vietnam to actively support UN initiatives and priorities in promoting momentum for SDGs implementation and international financial structure reform. He expressed a desire for Vietnam to make stronger climate commitments and participate in the UN's efforts on preventive diplomacy, mediation, and conflict prevention...
Concluding the talks, both leaders expressed confidence that with joint efforts and determination, the Vietnam-UN relationship will continue to grow robustly, benefiting the Vietnamese people and contributing to peace, cooperation, sustainable development, and progress worldwide.
