Vietnam’s National Day marked in Geneva
Geneva (VNA) – The
Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade
Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva held a
ceremony on September 14 marking the 77th anniversary of National
Day of Vietnam and the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s entry to the
UN.
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Deputy
Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Hoang Giang said since Vietnam gained
independence on September 2, 1945, the Party, State and people of Vietnam have made
constant efforts to protect national independence, sovereignty, unity and
territorial integrity, as well as citizens’ right to freedom, happiness and
prosperity.
Vietnam has also joined hands with the
international community to deal with global issues such as post-COVID-19 recovery,
poverty reduction, climate change response and fulfillment of the UN
Sustainable Development Goals, he said.
He added that Vietnam gives priority to
promoting gender equality, empowerment for women and protection of vulnerable
groups, prevention of gender-based violence and discrimination, especially in
the process of dealing with urgent global challenges such as COVID-19 and
climate change, which are also Vietnam’s major priorities when running for a
seat at the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure.
According to him, Vietnam maintained
socio-economic stability in 2021 and the first half of this year. It is
stepping up transition to digital economy, innovation, green and sustainable growth,
harmonising economic development with environment protection and ensuring
welfare for citizens.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Delegation
of Vietnam in Geneva, stressed that Vietnam always upholds and supports
multilateralism, the UN Charter and international law; promotes international
cooperation to cope with global challenges more effectively.
Vietnam is ready to contribute more to the UN’s activities and
running for a seat at the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, she
said.
She reiterated Vietnam’s commitment to making further contributions
at the UN and bolstering more effective cooperation with the UN for the cause
of national construction and defence, and for peace, cooperation and
development in the world.
Participants at the event were also treated with Vietnam’s
traditional music and food./.