Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting in Ha Noi on October 25 with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who said the UN will continue to accompany Viet Nam in the country's new stage of development.
The meeting took place as the latter was on an official visit to Viet Nam and attended the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, also known as the Ha Noi Convention.
Welcoming the UN Secretary-General, PM Chinh emphasised that the visit holds great significance in strengthening the long-standing cooperation between Viet Nam and the UN, from the post-war reconstruction period to the era of Doi moi (renewal). He expressed his hope that the UN will continue to accompany and support Viet Nam as the country enters a new stage of development.
Affirming that supporting and cooperating with the UN is a “tradition” of Viet Nam, he stressed that in the coming period, Viet Nam will further enhance its contributions to the organisation’s activities.
The host appreciated the UN’s immense contributions to peace and development, and the protection of human rights worldwide, noting that in the context of an evolving multipolar international landscape with complex developments, the UN’s role is becoming more important than ever.
He affirmed that Viet Nam consistently advocates multilateralism with the UN at the centre and promotes adherence to the UN Charter and international law, and that its hosting of the signing ceremony is a clear demonstration of this strong commitment.
Emphasising Viet Nam’s consistent viewpoint that the people are the centre, goal, and driving force of development, PM Chinh affirmed economic growth in Viet Nam goes hand in hand with environmental protection, social security, and the safety and well-being of the people, especially vulnerable groups. Viet Nam, like every other nation, must make efforts to ensure peace, stability, and sustainable development, and only then can the world and regions maintain peace and stability to create favourable conditions for sustainable and human development, he stated.
Based on the shared interests of both sides, the Government leader proposed the UN and Viet Nam continue strengthening cooperation in the priority areas. First, in responding to climate change and promoting energy transition, he called on the UN to support Viet Nam in accessing preferential climate finance, receiving next-generation clean technologies, and enhancing response capacity.
Second, he suggested the UN continue to promote reforms of the international financial architecture, effectively mobilise ODA and private capital, encourage digital transformation for inclusive development, and step up resource mobilisation for Viet Nam to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Third, given the recent complex developments in international affairs, PM Chinh stressed that the international community should continue to uphold the central role of the UN, promote the role of the UN Charter and international law, and strengthen global solidarity to address global challenges and conflicts in regions.
Secretary-General Guterres congratulated Viet Nam on successfully hosting the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, which, he said, is the latest testament to Viet Nam’s prominent role and active contributions at multilateral forums, as well as its well-recognised initiatives and contributions in areas such as peacekeeping, sustainable development promotion, climate change response, and South – South cooperation.
He affirmed that the UN will continue to accompany Viet Nam in the country's new stage of development, particularly in supporting the implementation of its climate commitments, the SDGs, and global financial reforms.
The UN Secretary-General appreciated Viet Nam’s role and position, and the respect it receives from the international community – a recognition rooted in both Viet Nam’s history, its current success in realising the ideals pursued by the UN in peace, security, development, and human dignity, as well as its broad network of relations with all UN member states.
Therefore, he expressed his strong expectation and confidence that Viet Nam will continue to uphold and promote its role, standing, and reputation to contribute to shaping a new structure of international relations, especially amid today’s rapidly changing and complex global political landscape.
He also called on Viet Nam to actively support the UN’s initiatives and priorities aimed at accelerating the realisation of the SDGs and reforming the global financial architecture.
The Secretary-General expressed his hope that Viet Nam will make even stronger climate commitments and take part in the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, and conflict prevention.
Both sides also showed the belief that with shared efforts and determination, the Viet Nam – UN partnership will continue to grow stronger, for the benefit of the Vietnamese people and for peace, cooperation, sustainable development, and progress worldwide.
