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 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.
An 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./.
Vietnam was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 tenure on October 11 at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Vietnam’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 tenure affirms the recognition of Vietnam's position and its effort in promoting and protecting human rights.
Vietnam will work alongside the international community to build a world of peace, where all people, states and nations may benefit from the fruits of development and social progress, and where no one is left behind, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has said.
With the message of “Mutual Respect. Dialogue and Cooperation. Ensuring All Human Rights, for All” for its three-year membership at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Vietnam is sure to directly contribute to protecting and promoting human rights worldwide – a main task of the UN.
