Promoting cooperation mechanisms between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the United Nations

On the afternoon of October 25, at the National Assembly House, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during his official visit to Vietnam.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that Vietnam always believes in, values ​​and strongly supports multilateralism, the central role of the United Nations in global governance, and the leadership and initiatives of the Secretary-General.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

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The National Assembly Chairman stressed that Vietnam will continue to contribute more effectively to peace , stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world, to the common work of the United Nations and multilateral cooperation, including international and regional inter-parliamentary forums, especially within the framework of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

On this occasion, the National Assembly Chairman informed the UN Secretary-General about the socio-economic development situation and ensuring social security, improving people's lives in Vietnam, as well as the National Assembly's efforts in creating and perfecting the legal corridor, governance institutions, internalizing international obligations and commitments, including many priorities of the United Nations, such as implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, signing the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime which is being opened for signature in Hanoi.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highly appreciated the active participation of the Vietnamese National Assembly in multilateral inter-parliamentary foreign affairs mechanisms, hoping that the Vietnamese National Assembly will continue to promote its active role and promote multilateral solutions to issues of common concern.

The UN Secretary-General highly appreciated the role, position and contributions of Vietnam through its example, voice, intelligence and concrete actions, especially in implementing the major goals of the United Nations , as well as participating in peacekeeping activities, and chairing the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.

The two sides agreed to strengthen connectivity and promote cooperation mechanisms between the Vietnamese National Assembly and activities of the United Nations and relevant multilateral mechanisms, especially inter-parliamentary cooperation, in implementing global initiatives.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thuc-day-cac-co-che-hop-tac-giua-quoc-hoi-viet-nam-voi-lien-hiep-quoc-185251025203040435.htm