The United Nations will continue to accompany Vietnam in its new development phase.

On the afternoon of October 25, at the National Convention Center, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam has always supported multilateralism with the United Nations playing a central role, promoting adherence to the UN Charter and international law, and the organization of the signing ceremony of the Convention on Cybercrime is a testament to this strong commitment.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

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Based on the common interests of both sides, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed that the United Nations and Vietnam strengthen cooperation according to the following priorities: First, in responding to climate change and energy transition, he requested the United Nations to support access to preferential climate finance, transfer of new generation clean technology and improve response capacity.

Second, the United Nations is requested to continue promoting reform of the international financial structure, effectively mobilizing ODA and private capital, encouraging digital transformation for inclusive development, and increasing resource mobilization for Vietnam to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Thirdly, in light of recent complex developments in international affairs, the international community needs to continue to promote the central role of the United Nations, uphold the role of the UN Charter and international law, and strengthen international solidarity to address global challenges and regional conflicts.

Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed that the United Nations will continue to stand alongside Vietnam in its new phase of development, especially in supporting the implementation of climate commitments, the SDGs, and global financial reforms. The UN Secretary-General particularly appreciated Vietnam's role, position, and the respect the international community has for it, stemming from both its history and current successes in realizing the ideals pursued by the United Nations regarding peace , security, development, and human dignity, along with the extensive network of relations Vietnam has with all UN members.

Therefore, the UN Secretary-General affirmed his high expectations and confidence that Vietnam will leverage its role, position, and prestige to contribute to building a new international relations structure, especially in the context of today's rapidly evolving and complex international political landscape.

In particular, Secretary-General António Guterres called on Vietnam to actively support the United Nations' initiatives and priorities to promote the momentum of SDG implementation and reform the international financial structure, expressing his hope that Vietnam will make stronger climate commitments as well as participate in the United Nations' efforts on preventive diplomacy, mediation, and conflict prevention...

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