Thanh, who was in New York, for the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), shared Vietnam’s assessment of the challenges facing international cooperation in addressing global issues. She reaffirmed the country’s strong support for multilateralism, and emphasized the central role of the United Nations in coordinating global efforts.

As the United Nations and Vietnam prepare to celebrate 80 years of their establishment and independence in 2025, the legislator proposed practical measures to enhance cooperation between the two sides. She underlined the need to strengthen parliamentary cooperation mechanisms, to ensure closer alignment between Vietnam’s National Assembly and the UN’s key goals and activities. She also urged the UN to facilitate more opportunities for Vietnamese professionals, particularly women, to work within its agencies.

The head of the Vietnamese delegation also requested the UN’s support for ASEAN’s role and efforts in maintaining regional security, particularly in upholding the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

On this occasion, she delivered a formal letter from President Luong Cuong to invite UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to make an official visit to Vietnam in 2025. She also expressed the hope that the Secretary-General would visit Vietnam’s National Assembly.

Guterres for his part expressed his deep appreciation for Vietnam’s people and country, while extending his warm regards to Vietnamese leaders. He gladly accepted the invitation and expected to visit Vietnam at a mutually suitable time.

Meanwhile, UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang highly commended Vietnam’s rapid development, its commitment to international law, and its strong diplomatic relations with countries worldwide. He highlighted Vietnam’s significant contributions to global peace, security, and sustainable development.

Yang, who was former Prime Minister of Cameroon, also emphasized the strong Vietnam–Cameroon bilateral ties, particularly in areas where Vietnam excels, such as science, technology, and telecommunications. He was particularly impressed with Vietnam’s progress and achievements in gender equality.

Both UN leaders recognized Vietnam’s growing role and influence within ASEAN, while reaffirming their support for ASEAN’s centrality in regional security structures and strengthening UN-ASEAN cooperation. They also backed efforts to increase Vietnamese representation within UN institutions.

As part of the CSW69 agenda, Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at the commission’s general session on March 12.

UN Secretary General congratulated newly elected Vietnamese president

VOV.VN - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has congratulated General To Lam on his election as President of Vietnam at the ongoing National Assembly meeting.