Attending the opening ceremony were Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, President of Myanmar Win Myint, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu, Chairman of the National Council (Upper House) of Bhutan Tashi Dorji, and Vice Secretary-General of the United Nations. This year’s event themed “Buddhist approach to global leadership and shared responsibilities for sustainable cities,” also attracted nearly 3,000 delegates, including representatives of ministries, agencies and localities, and monks, nuns and Buddhist followers from 115 countries and territories across the world. The event received more than 500 speeches by Vietnamese and international scholars that will be presented at forums and workshops in the framework of the Festival. In his message, Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Supreme Patriarch Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue highlighted the UN Day of Vesak 2019, as an event associated with the life of Lord Buddha and … [Read more...] about United Nations Day of Vesak 2019 opens
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Former State President Le Duc Anh’s remarks at 50th commemorative anniversary of United Nations
The following is the translation of his remarks delivered at the United Nations' commemoration of the 50th anniversary in New York, the US on October 23, 1995. It is my particular pleasure, on behalf of the State and the people of Viet Nam, to attend the Special Commemorative Meeting for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. Over the past 50 years the United Nations has steadily grown. Its growth has been closely linked with the struggle of peoples for the right to self-determination and for the fundamental purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, namely international peace and security, development and prosperity for all nations, freedom and equality among nations whether large or small, sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-interference in the internal affairs of States and the peaceful settlement of disputes. These purposes and principles of the United Nations constitute common values of all mankind; all nations and peoples hold the same responsibility to … [Read more...] about Former State President Le Duc Anh’s remarks at 50th commemorative anniversary of United Nations
Fomer State President Le Duc Anh’s remarks at 50th commemorative anniversary of United Nations
The following is the translation of his remarks delivered at the United Nations' commemoration of the 50th anniversary in New York, the US on October 23, 1995. It is my particular pleasure, on behalf of the State and the people of Viet Nam, to attend the Special Commemorative Meeting for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. Over the past 50 years the United Nations has steadily grown. Its growth has been closely linked with the struggle of peoples for the right to self-determination and for the fundamental purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, namely international peace and security, development and prosperity for all nations, freedom and equality among nations whether large or small, sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-interference in the internal affairs of States and the peaceful settlement of disputes. These purposes and principles of the United Nations constitute common values of all mankind; all nations and peoples hold the same responsibility to … [Read more...] about Fomer State President Le Duc Anh’s remarks at 50th commemorative anniversary of United Nations
Vietnam commits to United Nations road crash prevention goals at Round the World Roundtable
Leading up to the 3rd United Nations Ministerial Meeting scheduled in Sweden in February 2020, Vietnam has been selected to launch a 5-continent initiative organized by the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety. The initiative supports the UN Voluntary Global Performance Targets for Road Safety. At the event, a symbolic baton was handed over to UN Special Envoy Jean Todt by the Government of Vietnam to signify their commitment. “It is essential to increase the uptake of helmet use. Wearing a quality helmet has been proven to reduce drastically the risk of death and serious injury in the event of a crash. At the same time, it is essential to ensure that helmets available on the market meet acceptable safety standard to protect lives” said Jean Todt, UN Special Envoy for Road Safety. “The Vietnamese government recognizes the challenges remaining and has committed to: 1) increase helmet wearing rates among children of Vietnam to over 80% by 2030; 2) enforce compliance … [Read more...] about Vietnam commits to United Nations road crash prevention goals at Round the World Roundtable
Vietnam commits to United Nations road crash prevention goals
On March 19, in Hanoi, the Vietnamese government handed a symbolic baton to United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt to officially announce Vietnam’s commitment to implementing the UN’s road crash prevention goals. Representatives from UPS and AIP foundations at the event Leading up to the third United Nations Ministerial Meeting scheduled in Sweden in February 2020, Vietnam has been selected to launch the five-continent Round the World Roundtable initiative organised by the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety. The initiative supports the UN Voluntary Global Performance Targets for Road Safety. At the event, a symbolic baton was handed over to UN Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt by the Government of Vietnam to signify their commitment. “It is essential to increase the uptake of helmet use. Wearing a quality helmet has been proven to reduce drastically the risk of death and serious injury in the event of a crash. At the same … [Read more...] about Vietnam commits to United Nations road crash prevention goals
Việt Nam to host 16th United Nations Day of Vesak
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
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’
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