General Secretary and President To Lam's working trip: raising the level of Vietnam - United Nations relations

The working trip of General Secretary and President To Lam to attend the Future Summit and the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly affirms Vietnam's active role in promoting multilateralism, sustainable development and global cooperation. This is an important milestone in raising the Vietnam - United Nations relationship to a new height.

General Secretary and President To Lam will have an important message at the United Nations.

Vietnam and the United Nations: a journey of contributing to global peace and development

General Secretary and President To Lam. (Photo: VNA)

From September 21, General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will attend the Future Summit, the 79th United Nations General Assembly, and work in the United States.

President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis speaks at the United Nations General Assembly session in New York, the US, November 16, 2023. (Photo: THX/TTXVN)

Speaking to VNA reporters about the visit, President of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, said that the relationship between the United Nations and Vietnam will be strengthened and enhanced after the attendance of General Secretary and President To Lam. This not only demonstrates Vietnam’s highest-level commitment but also affirms the country’s active role in promoting the core values ​​of the United Nations.

At the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, important topics such as human rights, health, education and sustainable development were discussed, which are also areas that Vietnam has always prioritized and committed to. Vietnam's contributions, from sending peacekeepers to South Sudan to participating in important UN committees such as the Human Rights Council, not only contribute to the goal of maintaining global peace but also affirm Vietnam's responsible and proactive role.

Vietnam's role at the Future Summit

The Future Summit is a unique event that opens up opportunities for international leaders to work together to build international institutions that are adapted to the 21st century. The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam - Ms. Pauline Tamesis said: The world is facing challenges that the current international system cannot solve, from climate change to the development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. The conference aims to reform outdated structures, build a new, more comprehensive and effective global governance framework.

Ms. Pauline Tamesis, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

“Vietnam’s participation in this Summit is very important. As a middle-income country, Vietnam has a vested interest in reshaping the global financial architecture to ensure access to affordable finance for sustainable development.

Vietnam has also lent its voice and leadership to important discussions on climate change – a timely reminder of the vulnerability of a developing country to climate change, especially after Typhoon Yagi caused devastating damage to the most vulnerable populations.

By participating actively, Vietnam can advocate for reforms that prioritize developing countries and contribute to building more inclusive and responsive international institutions.

The summit also provides Vietnam with a platform to engage with global leaders, ensuring that perspectives and challenges are addressed in pursuit of a more equitable and sustainable future. The summit is an important opportunity for Vietnam to lead and contribute to global dialogues and follow-up actions," said Ms. Pauline Tamesis.

Vietnam's strong commitment to the global future

In a pre-recorded speech at the Future Summit, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized that "this historic summit will bring new thinking and new ways of doing things for the future of the world".

He also said that "this offers a great opportunity for the United Nations and multilateralism to reaffirm their irreplaceable values ​​in the face of the great challenges of our time".

He identified that “transformation must start with advances in science, technology and innovation” and “the United Nations must take the lead in establishing a legal framework to share information and support countries in developing breakthrough technologies safely and securely.”

General Secretary and President To Lam proposed "establishing a global green technology platform where ASEAN and other regional organizations can share experiences and promote green technology development". With Vietnam's active contributions to the Summit and joint efforts to strengthen peace, cooperation and international solidarity to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam believes that together, "we can achieve the goals of the Summit and create a solid foundation for the future".

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/chuyen-cong-tac-cua-tong-bi-thu-chu-tich-nuoc-to-lam-nang-tam-quan-he-viet-nam-lien-hop-quoc-205104.html