President Luong Cuong attends opening of UNGA 80 High-Level General Debate
VOV.VN - A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by President Luong Cuong attended the opening of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA – 80) at UN Headquarters in New York, USA, on September 23 (local time).
The debate gathered nearly 150 heads of state, government leaders, and senior representatives from UN member states, along with many international and regional organisations.
In his opening address, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed that the world is entering a multipolar era that requires an effective multilateral system to avoid repeating the tragedies of war. He outlined five key priorities, including maintaining peace based on international law; protecting human rights and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals; promoting climate action and justice; harnessing technology and AI for development; and building a more inclusive, transparent UN through the UN80 reform agenda.
UNGA President Annalena Baerbock emphasised that the UN’s strength depends on member states’ adherence to the Charter. She underlined the role of women in global leadership and called for the appointment of the first female UN Secretary-General.
In subsequent statements, Brazilian President Lula da Silva urged the international community to adjust priorities by reducing military spending and increasing investment in sustainable development. US President Donald Trump highlighted both the UN’s potential and its shortcomings, citing US achievements in domestic and foreign affairs, including ending certain conflicts, signing trade agreements with several countries including Vietnam, and stressing the urgent need to end the Gaza conflict.
Leaders from many other countries also pointed to unprecedented global challenges, reaffirmed support for the UN’s central role in the multilateral system, called for institutional reform, respect for international law, greater cooperation, green finance mobilisation, and enhanced sharing of science and technology to respond to global transformations.
President Luong Cuong attends New York ceremony marking 80 years of United Nations
VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong joined leaders of United Nations member countries and international organisations at a special ceremony in New York, USA, on September 22, marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
