Politics

Foreign minister attends Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meeting

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held on July 13 under the chair of Azerbaijan, the current chair of the NAM.
Foreign minister attends Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meeting ảnh 1Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) -Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the virtual Ministerial Meeting of theNon-Aligned Movement (NAM) held on July 13 under the chair of Azerbaijan, thecurrent chair of the NAM.

In his remarks, FM Son affirmed that the solidarity spiritand principles of the NAM are the source of strength for the movement to rideover current difficulties and challenges.

The Vietnamese representative said the NAM shouldcontinue to play an important role in advocating multilateralism, and promotingcooperation at both regional and global scales, particularly efforts forpost-pandemic recovery, to realise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) andcope with climate change.

As an active member of the NAM and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Councilin the 2020-2021 term, Vietnam upholds the core principles of the NAM,including respect for countries’ independence, sovereignty and territorialintegrity, peaceful settlement of international disputes, especially in effortsto maintain peace and maritime security and safety in the East Sea based oninternational law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

At the conference, participants highlighted the contributionsof the NAM over the past 60 years to the struggle to safeguard internationalpeace and security, which provides strong encouragement to struggles for nationalliberation and independence protection in the world.

They shared the view that the NAM is a considerableforce in the struggle for a new international economic order.

In the current context, participants also shared theconcern about challenges to peace, security and development in the world, thecompetition among big powers, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.They reiterated the commitment to advocating compliance to the basic principlesof the UN Charter and international law.

On the occasion, the meetingapproved the granting of the NAM observer status to Russia./.
VNA
#Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son #Non-Aligned Movement #Sustainable Development Goals #climate change #1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea #Vietnam #upated Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Vietnam willing to join hands with NAM members to deal with challenges

Vietnam willing to join hands with NAM members to deal with challenges

Vietnam will always adhere to principles and goals of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and is willing to join hands with other member countries to foster intra-bloc solidarity and cope with challenges facing the movement in a comprehensive, timely and effective manner, said a senior official.
NAM Summit adopts key documents

NAM Summit adopts key documents

The 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit wrapped off in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on October 26 by adopting a series of important documents.
Vice President meets foreign leaders on NAM Summit sidelines

Vice President meets foreign leaders on NAM Summit sidelines

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on October 26 met with leaders of Venezuela, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Pan-African Parliament on the sidelines of the 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Azerbaijan.
Vietnam attends Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meeting

Vietnam attends Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meeting

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam's mission to the UN, represented Vietnam to attend the virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held on October 9 under the chair of Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov.

See more

PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa on May 12. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam values all-around cooperation with Sweden: PM

The Vietnamese Government and people always remember and value Sweden’s sincere and invaluable support during the country’s past struggle for independence and in its current process of development and global integration, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.

The talks between Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on May 12, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese Party leader, Belarusian President hold talks

The two leaders applauded the recent progress of economic, trade, and investment ties, agreeing on the necessity to further tap into the cooperation potential generated by the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), of which Belarus is a member.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam (L) and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko at the press conference following their talks in Minsk on May 12. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Belarus establish strategic partnership

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko announced the upgrade of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership at a joint press conference following their talks in Minsk on May 12.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam (L) and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko review the guard of honour at the welcome ceremony in Minsk on May 12. (Photo: VNA)

Belarusian President hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party chief in Minsk

The state visit to Belarus by Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse, and the high-level Vietnamese delegation marks a new impetus for strengthening and expanding bilateral ties. It is expected to help deepen the already strong relationship, enhance the effectiveness of existing mechanisms, and establish new ones, aiming for more regular, substantive, and effective cooperation in the years to come.

Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam welcomes proposal to resume direct Russia-Ukraine talks

Vietnam welcomes Russian President V. Putin's proposal on May 11 to resume direct talks with Ukraine, Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on May 12 in response to a reporter's question about Vietnam's reaction to the proposal.

Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Economic and Financial Affairs, delivers a report presenting explanations, feedback, and revisions to the amended draft Law on Corporate Income Tax. (Photo: VNA)

NA endorses 10% preferential tax rate for all press agencies

To affirm the Party and State’s commitment to supporting the press, the NA Standing Committee has adopted the government’s proposal to apply a uniform preferential corporate tax rate of 10% to all types of press. This move aligns with the current tax incentives for print newspapers.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam nominated to chair 2026 NPT Review Conference

Vietnam will work collaboratively with all parties to ensure a successful review process that meets international expectations. It will engage in broad consultations with countries, regional groups, and relevant stakeholders to help bridge differences and promote consensus.

Party General Secretary To Lam shakes hands with a Belarusian veteran with outstanding contributions to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief calls for closer friendship between Vietnam, Belarus

Vietnam consistently attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Belarus and wishes to further strengthen cooperation across all fields for the mutual benefit of the two nations, and for peace, cooperation, and development in the region and around the world.