UN Secretary-General believes Vietnam will make active, effective contributions to human rights

Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres has congratulated Vietnam on its election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term, noting his belief that Vietnam will maintain active and effective contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights.
UN Secretary-General believes Vietnam will make active, effective contributions to human rights ảnh 1UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (R) receives Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) AntonioGuterres has congratulated Vietnam on its election to the UN Human RightsCouncil for the 2023-2025 term, noting his belief that Vietnam will maintain active andeffective contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights.

Guterres made the statements during his meeting in New Yorkon October 13 with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative ofVietnam to the UN.

He told the diplomat that he will pay an official visit toVietnam on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to theUN later this year.

UN Secretary-General believes Vietnam will make active, effective contributions to human rights ảnh 2An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA)
According to him, his visit aims to deliver a strong message ofthe importance the UN attaches to the Vietnam-UN partnership over the past 45years, affirming that Vietnam is one of the indispensable members of the UN,and has been making significant contributions to the UN's common work insolving global challenges, for peace and development in the world.

Ambassador Giang emphasised the significance of theSecretary-General's visit, affirming that Vietnam is committed to making active contributions to the UN’s common work, including promoting theSustainable Development Goals, response to climate change and maintenanceof international peace and security./.
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