The National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will host the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV) celebrations and international Buddhist conference in Hà Nam Province from May 12 to May 14 next year.— Photo thethaovanhoa.vn HÀ NỘI — The National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will host the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV) celebrations and international Buddhist conference in Hà Nam Province from May 12 to May 14 next year. The information was released on Thursday in the first preparatory meeting for the UNDV, which was held in Hà Nội. The meeting was attended by representatives from India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, the US, Norway, Hungary, South Korea, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia and Việt Nam. The theme of the 2019 UNDV conference is ‘Buddhist Approach to Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Sustainable Societies’. “We are happy to announce that the Government of Việt Nam and the National Vietnam … [Read more...] about Việt Nam to host 16th United Nations Day of Vesak
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Vietnam to host United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations
Vietnam will host the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations in 2019 from May 12-14 next year. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will host the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations in 2019 and an international Buddhism conference in the northern province of Ha Nam from May 12-14 next year. At a press conference held in Hanoi on October 11, President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon said that this is an important event which will help to enhance the VBS’ role in international integration and affirm Vietnam’s responsibilities in the United Nations. This will be the third time Vietnam hosts the Vesak Celebrations, he said, adding that the previous events, organised in Hanoi (2008) and Ninh Binh province (2014), left lasting impressions on the attending international friends. Themed “Buddhism’s approach to global leadership and sharing responsibility for a sustainable society”, the Vesak Celebrations and … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations
Vietnam active in United Nations
Vietnam joined the United Nations more than 40 years ago. The cooperation between Vietnam and the UN has become a role model of cooperation between the UN and its members, while attesting to the role of the UN in promoting international cooperation in socio-economic, cultural and humanity affairs. Vietnam has made active contributions to the three pillars of the UN, namely security, development and human rights protection. The country has joined important UN bodies, such as the UN Security Council, the UN Department of Socio-Economic Affairs, and the UN Office of Legal Affairs. Notably, Vietnam has recently been nominated to join the UN Security Council. Vietnam has worked well in terms of calling for funds from UN Development Organisations while participating in the organisations. Piloting the “One UN” initiative is one Vietnamese effort that has been praised by sponsorship partners. In the next five years, the United Nations will continue providing … [Read more...] about Vietnam active in United Nations
UN Secretary General hails President Tran Dai Quang as ‘Friend of the United Nations’
08:39 | 22/09/2018 VGP - On behalf of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, issued a statement on Friday, expressing the UN chief’s sadness over the passing of Viet Nam State President Tran Dai Quang. State President Tran Dai Quang “He presents his deepest sympathies to the President’s family and to the Government and people of Viet Nam,” Mr. Dujarric said. According to media reports, the 61-year-old died in a military hospital in Hanoi from a "serious illness” despite the efforts of domestic and international doctors. “A friend of the United Nations and an important promoter of Viet Nam’s development, President Quang will be long remembered in his country and beyond,” he concluded. State President Quang, born on October 12, 1956, joined the Communist Party of Viet Nam on July 26, 1980. He has served as State President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam since … [Read more...] about UN Secretary General hails President Tran Dai Quang as ‘Friend of the United Nations’
DPRK appoints Kim Song as new ambassador to United Nations
DPRK's new ambassador to the UN, Mr Kim Song (Photo: AP)Ambassador Kim Song will replace Mr. Ja Song-nam, who left at the end of July after having served as DPRK’s top representative at the UN headquarters since February 2014. The appointment came after Mr. Kim recently received his visa to begin work at his post in New York. Because his visa was not issued soon after his application in late May, there was talk that the United States was intentionally delaying the process amid slow progress in denuclearization talks with the DPRK. The US - DPRK negotiations on Pyongyang’s denuclearization has been stalled for weeks, with both sides struggling to reach consensus on the issue. But they have also kept some momentum of dialogue alive, with US President Donald Trump applauded the lack of intercontinental ballistic missiles in the DPRK's huge military parade to mark its 70th National Day on September 9th.Kim Song is a son of Kim Yong-sun, who served as a Secretary of DPRK’s … [Read more...] about DPRK appoints Kim Song as new ambassador to United Nations
Vietnam active at United Nations’ forums
Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Dang Dinh Quy (L) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Dang Dinh Quy has written about Vietnam’s contributions to the United Nations’ forums on the occasion of the 30th Diplomatic Conference scheduled to be held in Hanoi from August 12-17. The Ambassador stressed that in implementing the Resolution of the 12th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country has been actively participating in the UN’s cooperation and activities across the fields, winning the approval of international friends. As a result, the country has been elected to many UN agencies with high votes, such as the Security Council (2008-2009 tenure), the Economic and Social Council (1998-2000 and 2016-2018 tenures), the Human Rights Council (2014-2016 tenure), the UNESCO Executive Board (2015-2019 tenure) and the International Law Commission (2017-2021 … [Read more...] about Vietnam active at United Nations’ forums
Deputy Minister Vuong Duy Bien greets the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Sport
(Cinet)- On the morning of December 06, in a head-office of the MOCST, Deputy Minister Vuong Duy Bien had a greeting day with Mr.Wilfried Lemke, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Sport. At the greeting day, Mr.Wilfried Lemke considers sports as a tool to enhance some affords to reduce poverty and promote a peace in a globe. Wilfried Lemke said that sports have open the new way for the disable and a solidarity in a society. In Vietnam, the UN has paid attention to develop football, especially for the disable and the poor children. The UN has invested Project “Community football in Vietnam” into Vietnam. He expected to continue to receive more supports from Vietnam’s Government. Deputy Minister Vuong Duy Bien affirmed that Vietnam has built and developed sports to increase more health for people, contributing to enhance more labour in the industrialization and modernization “In a function and task, the MOCST entrusts some … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister Vuong Duy Bien greets the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Sport
The 2008 United Nations Buddha’s great festival day will be taken place in Hanoi
(Cinet)- Held in May 2008 (lunar calendar), the festival lasts within a week from 14 – 18 May at Centre of National Conference (located in My Dinh, Hanoi). The 2008 United Nations Buddha’s great festival day will be host by the Government of Vietnam. This is a great and significant event, which is the first time to be held in Vietnam. Yesterday afternoon, 28 November, the national coordinating Board organized and announced the 2008 Vesak great festival day in front of domestic and international press. Superior Buddhist monk, Thich Thanh Tu, Deputy Chairman of Standing Council of Vietnam Buddhist Church, and Vice-head of the national Coordinating Board held the 2008 Vesak great festival day and affirmed this festival is a valuable chance in the 2000 –year history of Vietnam Buddhist. This is not only a religious activity of the world Buddhist Church but also a special cultural festival. The Vesak great festival day is a celebrating one, named “Mortar” … [Read more...] about The 2008 United Nations Buddha’s great festival day will be taken place in Hanoi
October 23-29: Fourth plenary session of the 14th National Assembly opens Most Recent News
NDO - Nhan Dan Online reviews some of the notable events that made the headlines over the past week. Lao Deputy PM visits Vietnam Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has visited Vietnam. During the visit, he met General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and held talks with Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh. He also visited Binh Duong and Tien Giang provinces. The visit to Vietnam was expected to make significant contributions to consolidating the special friendship and cooperation that exists between the two countries. New Transport Minister, Government Inspectorate General named Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan congratulate the 2 new national government members (Source: VNA) The National Assembly has ratified the appointment of Nguyen Van The to the post of Minister of Transport and Le Minh Khai to the post of Government Inspectorate General at its … [Read more...] about October 23-29: Fourth plenary session of the 14th National Assembly opens Most Recent News
Nation zeroes in on hunger elimination
Dũng speaks at the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the ten year (2016-2025) Zero Hunger Action Programme in Hà Nội yesterday. — Photo toquoc.vn HÀ NỘI — Poverty alleviation and hunger eradication has been a consistent priority for Viet Nam and the country is committed to achieving these goals in co-operation with the international community, Deputy PM Trịnh Đình Dũng said in Hà Nội yesterday. Dũng was speaking at the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the ten year (2016-2025) Zero Hunger Action Programme. The programme was established by the Prime Minister in 2014 in response to the “Zero Hunger Challenge” of the United Nations, a major initiative to eradicate hunger worldwide. Việt Nam’s action programme targets ensuring enough food and nutrition for all citizens towards improved physical and intellectual health; and towards fulfilling sustainable … [Read more...] about Nation zeroes in on hunger elimination