Politics

Vietnam becomes member of UN Commission on International Trade Law

Vietnam has for the first time become a member of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), singing up for a six-year term.
Vietnam becomes member of UN Commission on International Trade Law ảnh 1An overview of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York (Photo: AFP/VNA)

New York (VNA) – Vietnam has for the first time become amember of the United NationsCommission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), singing up fora six-year term.

The Southeast Asian country won 157 out of 193 votes atan election during the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly inNew York, the US, on December 17.

Vietnam and eight other Asia-Pacific countries ran forseven membership vacancies this year. This is the first time that Vietnam has stoodas a candidate for the position.

UNCITRAL,established by the General Assembly in 1966, is the corelegal body of the United Nations in international trade law and aims to removelegal obstacles to international trade.

The success in the election shows the country’s rising internationalprestige, and is recognition of the country’s efforts and contributions to thecommon tasks of the international community.

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN, said that Vietnam’s UNCITRAL membership candidacy was motivated bythe country’s external policy of active international integration, enhancing multilateralforeign relations and engaging in international law development.

Vietnam’s membership of the commission marks a stepforwards in the country’s international integration, especially in multilaterallegal integration, while realising the country’s policy of helping build andshape common rules at international level and within the UN framework, he said.

Over the years, Vietnam has joined variousinternational conventions and applied many model laws, guidelines andregulations in international trade, including arbitration rules built withinthe UNCITRAL framework, noted the diplomat, adding that thecountry urgently needs to complete its trade laws to implement bilateral andmultilateral trade and investment deals, including the Comprehensive and ProgressiveAgreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Vietnam’s joining the UNCITRALwill also help the country harmonise national trade laws, thus reducingobstacles in settling disputes and strengthening international trade forsustainable growth, he stated.-VNA
VNA
#United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) #Vietnam #73rd session of the UN General Assembly #Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Vietnam sees substantive change in stature as UN member

Vietnam sees substantive change in stature as UN member

Vietnam has recorded substantive improvement of its stature since it became a member of the United Nations (UN) four decades ago, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh affirmed in an interview posted on the Government web portal.
President: Vietnam-UN relations unceasingly grow over four decades

President: Vietnam-UN relations unceasingly grow over four decades

Vietnam and the United Nations (UN) have spared no effort to nurture their cooperative ties over the past four decades, thus achieving remarkable results, President Tran Dai Quang said in a press interview on the 40th anniversary of Vietnam’s UN membership.
Vietnam highlights UN’s central role: PM

Vietnam highlights UN’s central role: PM

Vietnam attaches importance to the UN’ central role in building international legal systems, maintaining peace, preventing conflicts and addressing global challenges, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

See more

The meeting between Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu and President of the Hungarian Workers’ Party Gyula Thürmer in Hanoi on October 5, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

Key Party leader hosts Hungarian Workers’ Party chief

The Communist Party of Vietnam always values its solidarity and friendship with the Hungarian Workers' Party and communist and workers' parties worldwide, which helps build political trust and supports Vietnam's relations with other countries, said key Party leader Tran Cam Tu.

The opening of the 14th CPV Central Committee's fourth plenum on October 5, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

First working day of Party Central Committee's fourth plenum

Delegates held group discussions on the CPV Central Committee resolution calling for stronger building and rectification towards a clean, strong and comprehensive Party and political system able to meet the country's development needs in the new era.

The 2026 Annual International Forum on Public Governance opens in Hanoi on October 5, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

2026 Annual International Forum on Public Governance opens in Hanoi

Vietnam is reforming its organisational apparatus, operating a two-tier local administration system, promoting decentralisation and delegation of power, and accelerating digital transformation. These are not merely organisational changes, but a systemic transformation requiring comprehensive innovation, from problem identification and policy design to coordination and implementation.

The opening session of the fourth plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee on October 5, 2026 (Photo: VNA)

14th Party Central Committee convenes fourth plenum

General Secretary and President To Lam said that the fourth plenum must focus on creating conditions for effective implementation while preparing the theoretical, organisational and human resources foundations for the country’s long-term development.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts a workshop titled “Preparing for APEC Year 2027: Strengthening capacity for effective organisation and coordination” on October 1 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam advances comprehensive international integration

Recent activities in external relations and international cooperation across politics, economy, defence, security and culture demonstrate concrete steps to realise this approach, increasingly linking international integration with national construction, development and defence.

President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic Tomio Okamura (standing) in the meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community, businesses and traders. (Photo: VNA)

Czech lower house speaker visits Vietnamese community in Prague

President of the Chamber of Deputies Okamura praised the community’s integration and contributions to Czech society, noting that its hard work, strong work ethic, emphasis on education and responsibility to family have helped it establish a positive standing in the country.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam (L) receives Palestinian Ambassador Shadi Abu Zarqa in Hanoi on October 3. (Photo; VNA)

General Secretary and President To Lam receives newly accredited ambassadors

Welcoming the ambassadors, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam highlighted their important role in effectively implementing agreements and commitments between Vietnam and their respective countries, helping further deepen bilateral ties in a faster and more substantive manner for the mutual benefit of each country.

Illustrative photo of pangasius fillets, a Vietnamese export to Canada. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Canada unlock new cooperation opportunities

Vietnam has become an increasingly important partner for Canada, not only as a major trading and manufacturing economy in Southeast Asia but also as an active ASEAN member and Chair of the CPTPP Commission in 2026.

Can Giuoc Power Company (PC Tay Ninh) workers inspect the electrical system at the Can Giuoc 110kV substation. (Photo: VNA)

Measures to be taken to remove barriers for power investment

The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to submit a revised Law on Electricity to the National Assembly at its October session, aiming to remove investment barriers and facilitate mobilisation of resources for power generation and grid development, said Deputy Minister Truong Thanh Hoai.