Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (right) held a reception for UN Under-Secretary-General Herve Ladsous in Hanoi on June 10. — VNA/VNS Photo Duc Tam HA NOI (VNS) — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung held a reception for UN Under-Secretary-General Herve Ladsous in Hanoi on June 10, affirming that Viet Nam is ready to send more officers to UN peacekeeping missions around the world. Having experienced devastation and loss through wars, Viet Nam always treasures peace and wishes to contribute to world stability, he stated. As a member of the UN, Viet Nam is aware of its responsibility to join the union's peacekeeping operations and is working to realise its obligation, said the PM. He suggested the UN continue supporting and assisting Viet Nam in participating in the operations more effectively. The Government leader also spoke highly of the role of the UN in maintaining international peace and security, contributing to resolving disputes through peaceful measures, … [Read more...] about Viet Nam ready to send more men to UN peacekeeping missions: PM
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Viet Nam, UN to strengthen ties and promote UN charter
Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang receives the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at Presidential Place yesterday . — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Khang HA NOI (VNS) — State President Truong Tan Sang and the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon discussed measures to promote multi-dimensional co-operation between Viet Nam and the UN in Ha Noi yesterday.During talks, the two sides expressed pleasure at strong development of the bilateral relationship.The Vietnamese State leader said he highly valued the UN's support for Viet Nam in economic and social development, especially the realis-ation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).As the UN prepared to celebrate its 70th anniversary (1945-2015), the two sides agreed on the significance of adopting the Post-2015 Development Agenda along with Sustainable Development Goals and striving to reach a new global agreement on coping with climate change.President Sang confirmed that as a responsible member of … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, UN to strengthen ties and promote UN charter
New Zealand considers Viet Nam a key partner
Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh holds talks with Kiwi FM Murray McCully, Ha Noi, March 26, 2014 - Photo: VGP/Hai Minh FM Murray McCully made the point on March 26 in Ha Noi during talks with Vietnamese Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh.The FM highly spoke of the achievements made by Viet Nam in its socio-economic development, foreign relations and international integration.The two sides were delighted to witness rapid developments in the bilateral ties especially following the establishment of their strategic partnership in 2009.Two-way trade turnover stood at US$ 724 million in 2013, making New Zealand the 31st largest trade partner of Viet Nam. The two sides agreed to strive for US$ 1 billion in trade volume in 2015.They also agreed to maintain reciprocal visits and mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties (June 19, 1975-June 19, 2015), the Viet Nam-New Zealand Action Plan for the 2013-2016 period.The two leaders also pinpointed to further … [Read more...] about New Zealand considers Viet Nam a key partner
Viet Nam backs treaty on nuclear non-proliferation
NEW YORK — Viet Nam considered the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the foundation for a global nuclear non-proliferation mechanism, said a senior Vietnamese diplomat. The statement was made by Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang, deputy head of the Vietnamese delegation to the United Nations, at a debate held by the UN's Disarmament Commission (UNDC) in New York on Thursday. Ambassador Quang underlined the important role the UN disarmament conference played and called for a comprehensive plan of action to deal with the issue as soon as possible. All countries should work together to implement the ‘Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty' (CTBT), and follow the detailed disarmament schedules, he said, adding that negotiations on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation must begin to prevent a nuclear war and to halt the nuclear arms race. Quang emphasised the right of countries to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, adding that Viet Nam recognised … [Read more...] about Viet Nam backs treaty on nuclear non-proliferation
Viet Nam expects more support from WHO
HA NOI — Viet Nam was hopeful that the World Health Organisation (WHO) would continue to assist the country with improving capacity in the health sector, particularly in preventing infectious and non-infectious diseases, and improving food hygiene and safety. The statement was made by Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh yesterday while receiving newly-appointed Head Representative of WHO to Viet Nam Takeshi Kasai. Minh applauded WHO's assistance to Viet Nam over the past 36 years and proposed the organisation continue working closely with other United Nations agencies in Viet Nam within the framework of the One UN plan, an initiative to improve co-ordination among UN organisations. Kasai stressed that Viet Nam was among the countries to enjoy priority co-operation from the WHO and vowed to work closely with the Vietnamese Government to implement the Viet Nam-WHO co-operation programme during the 2012-13 period. — VNS … [Read more...] about Viet Nam expects more support from WHO
Viet Nam tackles drug addiction
Recovering addicts from the Nhi Xuan detox centre work at a shop belonging to the City Investment and Construction Company. A national project will help drug addicts to benefit from simplified procedures at treatment centres and increased access to health services. — VNA/VNS Photo Trang Duong HA NOI (VNS)— Viet Nam is looking at reducing the level of reliance on compulsory treatments for drug addicts in favour of promoting the role of community support groups and other psychological assistance, Deputy Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs minister Nguyen Trong Dam said yesterday. Speaking at an online forum on the Government's portal, Dam said the ministry had been working on a national project that aims at further reforming the country's drug treatment procedures. "For the past 20 years, we have focused mostly on sending drug addicts to rehabilitation centres. Now we can do much better in providing additional support to help them integrate with society," he said. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam tackles drug addiction
Viet Nam on track to meet food target
ROME (VNS)— Viet Nam is ranked among top countries meeting anti-hunger targets ahead of a deadline set for 2015.According to a report announced by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Rome on Wednesday, 20 countries have satisfied the Millennium Development Goal number one (MDG1), to halve the proportion of hungry people.Their progress was measured between 1990-92 and 2010-12, against benchmarks established by the international community at the UN General Assembly in 2000.An additional 18 countries were congratulated for reaching both MDG1 and the more stringent World Food Summit (WFS) goal, having reduced by half the absolute number of undernourished people between 1990-92 and 2010-12.Viet Nam is listed among countries achieving both MDG1 and the WFS."These countries are leading the way to a better future. They are proof that with strong political will, co-ordination and co-operation, it is possible to achieve rapid and lasting reductions in hunger," FAO … [Read more...] about Viet Nam on track to meet food target
Viet Nam calls for peace and stability across East Sea
Vietnamese fishermen catch fish on the East Sea. Maintaining peace, security and co-operation for sustainable use and development of the East Sea is of exceptional importance to coastal states. — Photo vnexpress.net NEW YORK (VNS) — The maintenance of peace, security and co-operation for sustainable use and development of the East Sea on the basis of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is of exceptional importance to coastal states.The statement was made by a Vietnamese representative at the 23rd meeting of State Parties to the UNCLOS which is taking place in New York from June 10-14.Viet Nam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Le Hoai Trung said most of the East Sea's coastal states, including Viet Nam, were developing countries and States Parties to the UNCLOS. Income generated from the use and exploitation of the sea made important contributions to the economies of these coastal nations. "Just like other regions of the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam calls for peace and stability across East Sea
Viet Nam increases commitment to human rights
Over the next three years, the US$1.2 million joint Vietnamese Government and UN project will help ministries and relevant agencies understand their human rights duties and improve their ability to report on progress.—Illustrative image/Photo vietnam.vn HA NOI (VNS) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on July 23 launched a key project to help Viet Nam improve its obligation to human rights.Over the next three years, the US$1.2 million joint Vietnamese Government and UN project will help ministries and relevant agencies understand their human rights duties and improve their ability to report on progress.Addressing the launching ceremony, Hoang Chi Trung, Head of MoFA's Department of International Organisations, reaffirmed Viet Nam's commitment to implement its international obligations and to ensure better enjoyment of human rights and citizen rights for all Vietnamese people.He expressed his … [Read more...] about Viet Nam increases commitment to human rights
Viet Nam’s peacekeepers ‘at the ready’
DA NANG (VNS)— In an effort to share in the responsibility for world peace, Viet Nam will officially join United Nations peacekeeping operations next year, Major General Vu Tien Trong said.He was speaking at a seminar for new countries contributing troops to the UN operation, which was co-hosted by Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea, in the central city of Da Nang yesterday.The seminar aims to have those countries with extensive experience participating in the UN peacekeeping operations share their knowledge with new countries contributing to the UN mission. "It's the first time that Viet Nam will send troops to contribute to the UN peacekeeping operations. We hope that the lessons and experience gained by other countries will help Viet Nam effectively and responsibly contribute to the UN non-military missions in the future," Trong told Viet Nam News. "The seminar will help Viet Nam prepare troop to take on peacekeeping missions around the world. We hope that other countries will … [Read more...] about Viet Nam’s peacekeepers ‘at the ready’