At the 42nd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnam was elected a Vice President of the 42nd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference, representing the Asia-Pacific, onNovember 8.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, who is also Chairman of theVietnam National Commission for UNESCO, said the election affirms the Party andState’s sound foreign policy of multilaterisation, diversification as well as comprehensiveand effective international integration.
It also affirms Vietnam’s increasing prestige in the international arena, andis a vivid illustration for the international community’s confidence in Vietnam’scontributions to the global multilateral mechanisms, he said, describing this as an outcome of the cultural diplomacy strategy by 2030.
In this position, Vietnam will have morechances to make positive and practical contributions to the internationalissues of UNESCO’s interest, step up UNESCO’s programmes and orientationsacross the five areas of education, culture, natural science, social science,and information and communications; and to capitalise on UNESCO’ initiatives todevelop the nation in a sustainable and comprehensive fashion, Ngoc saiℱd.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc (Photo: VNA)
With this election, for the first time,Vietnam is taking on the roles at four key mechanisms of the UNESCO at the same time: member of the UNESCO Executive Board, Vice Chair of the UNESCOIntergovernmental Committee of the 2005 Convention on the Protection andPromotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for the 2021-2025 tenure,and member of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention forthe Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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Vietnam commits strengthening cooperation with national, regional and global anti-doping organisations to develop a sport industry of honesty, fairness and cleanliness, and free of doping, Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, has said.
The ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam, and Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have been named in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in terms of music, and crafts and folk art, respectively.
Vietnam is one of the few countries having two cities simultaneously recognised as UNESCO creative cities this year, reflecting the international recognition and appreciation of the country’s efforts and commitment to developing cultural creativity and resources, thus providing momentum for sustainable development at the community, local, and national levels, a high-ranking diplomat has remarked.
The recognition of Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago as a World Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in September has positively impacted the tourism industry in the northern port city of Hai Phong, home to the Cat Ba islands.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
At the 42nd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference. (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc (Photo: VNA) 
