Congressman Eni Falemavaega of the House Committee on Foreign Affairshas released a statement commending Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review(UPR) report which was approved by the UN Human Rights Council in Genevaon February 8.
In his statement, Falemavaega hailed Vietnam’sachievements in the report, including freedom of expression, press,association and religion, as well as ensuring the right of prisoners.
Heacknowledged Vietnam’s efforts in international cooperation on humanrights, including its annual human rights dialogues with a number ofcountries and partners including the US and the European Union.
“Thesedialogues have produced positive outcomes. They not only enhance theunderstanding and relationship between Vietnam and its partners, butalso bring about discussions on best practices to address human rightsmatters of mutual concern,” he said in the statement.
Hehighlighted the freedom of expression, press and information in thecountry, which is reflected through an increase in the number ofpublications and radio and TV channels in Vietnam.
“Freedoms ofassociation and assembly are guaranteed by the Constitution (Article 69)and are legally protected in laws and by-law documents,” he stressed.
TheCongressman recalled his visits to Vietnam in his capacity as formerChairman and current Ranking Member of the House Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, where he attended differentreligious services in various houses of worship.
“I have alwaysfound Vietnam to be a place favourable for religious activities and Iappreciate that Vietnam is working to protect activities of religiousgroups by laws,” he said.
“Much more could be said about thepositive developments in Vietnam regarding religious freedom,healthcare, the economy, education, gender equality and other areas ofimportance.”
On April 7, the House of Representatives issued the Congressional Record acknowledging Falemavaega’s statement.
The same day, Falemavaega handed over the Congressional Record to Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Cuong.
Thediplomat reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy of safeguarding andpromoting human rights as well as its efforts in the field.-VNA
In his statement, Falemavaega hailed Vietnam’sachievements in the report, including freedom of expression, press,association and religion, as well as ensuring the right of prisoners.
Heacknowledged Vietnam’s efforts in international cooperation on humanrights, including its annual human rights dialogues with a number ofcountries and partners including the US and the European Union.
“Thesedialogues have produced positive outcomes. They not only enhance theunderstanding and relationship between Vietnam and its partners, butalso bring about discussions on best practices to address human rightsmatters of mutual concern,” he said in the statement.
Hehighlighted the freedom of expression, press and information in thecountry, which is reflected through an increase in the number ofpublications and radio and TV channels in Vietnam.
“Freedoms ofassociation and assembly are guaranteed by the Constitution (Article 69)and are legally protected in laws and by-law documents,” he stressed.
TheCongressman recalled his visits to Vietnam in his capacity as formerChairman and current Ranking Member of the House Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, where he attended differentreligious services in various houses of worship.
“I have alwaysfound Vietnam to be a place favourable for religious activities and Iappreciate that Vietnam is working to protect activities of religiousgroups by laws,” he said.
“Much more could be said about thepositive developments in Vietnam regarding religious freedom,healthcare, the economy, education, gender equality and other areas ofimportance.”
On April 7, the House of Representatives issued the Congressional Record acknowledging Falemavaega’s statement.
The same day, Falemavaega handed over the Congressional Record to Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Cuong.
Thediplomat reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy of safeguarding andpromoting human rights as well as its efforts in the field.-VNA
