This is President Luong Cuong’s first multilateral foreign activity at the world’s most important global forum, thereby affirming Viet Nam’s strong commitment to multilateralism and the core values of the United Nations.
The visit takes place at a significant time when Viet Nam and the United States celebrate 30 years of normalisation of relations and two years of establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Over eight decades of formation and development, the UN has become the largest multilateral organization on the planet with the participation of most independent countries.
From 51 original member states, the UN now has 193 member states and has become a comprehensive system, operating in all areas from conflict resolution and prevention, disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, counter-terrorism, refugee protection, environmental protection, sustainable development, to promoting democracy, human rights, gender equality, and socio-economic development.
With its important achievements, the UN has been affirmed by the international community as a global organisation with a very important role in international political life and an indispensable foundation for a more peaceful, prosperous and equitable world.
Viet Nam officially joined the UN on September 20, 1977. After nearly half a century of companionship, the multifaceted cooperation between Viet Nam and the UN has been constantly strengthened.
On the journey of building, defending the Fatherland and developing the country, the solid foundation of the relationship with the UN has become an important lever and resource for Viet Nam to carry out the renewal process, opening the door to international integration.
Viet Nam has increasingly made substantial contributions in terms of ideas and human resources to the UN, leaving a strong mark on the largest multilateral organisation on the planet.
Viet Nam officially joined the United Nations on September 20, 1977. After nearly half a century of cooperation, the multifaceted cooperation between Viet Nam and the United Nations has been continuously strengthened.
Receiving high trust and expectations, Viet Nam is undertaking many important responsibilities at UN agencies such as the Human Rights Council, the International Law Commission, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), etc.
In particular, at the end of October, Viet Nam will host the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime. This event demonstrates the recognition of the UN as well as the international community for Viet Nam’s increasingly important role, prestige and capacity.
This is also an opportunity for Viet Nam to affirm its position, demonstrate its responsibility and promote initiatives in addressing global non-traditional security challenges.
President Luong Cuong’s working trip takes place at a time of special significance, as 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN.
The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) marks a milestone: 80 years of the UN as the central platform for collective action. This year’s theme, “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights” highlights the urgency of recommitting to multilateralism and investing in solutions that deliver for people and the planet.
In that context, President Luong Cuong’s participation in the Debate reflects Viet Nam’s active, proactive and responsible participation at the UN.
During his working trip, President Luong Cuong also conducted bilateral activities in the US. Three decades have passed since the two countries normalised relations, and the good cooperation between Viet Nam and the US has inspired the international community, becoming a model of efforts to heal, put the past behind us, respect differences, and look towards the future.
Over the past time, the Viet Nam-US relationship has developed extensively, positively and achieved many remarkable results. Political trust has been promoted through high-level visits and political exchanges. The two sides have strived to develop economic-trade-investment relations effectively and sustainably, handled reciprocal tax issues well; strengthened cooperation and investment in technology; focused on defence-security cooperation, especially in overcoming the consequences of war.
On the multilateral level, Viet Nam and the US have closely coordinated at regional and international forums in responding to global challenges. Viet Nam highly appreciates the US’ continued support for ASEAN’s central role and Viet Nam’s role at regional and international forums.
Attending the High-Level General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and bilateral activities in the US, President Luong Cuong is expected to contribute to spreading the story of a Viet Nam that has overcome all the pain of the past, strived to heal the wounds of war to transform and rise strongly, and aspired to deep international integration.
The President’s working trip also affirms Viet Nam’s viewpoint of respecting international law, the United Nations Charter and the desire to join other countries in honouring the value of peace; at the same time, it demonstrates the policy of the Party and State of Viet Nam towards the Viet Nam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to maintaining stability and promoting comprehensive development of the two countries’ relations in the coming time.
