Hanoi to host informal ASEM seminar on human rights
(VOV) - Hanoi is to host the 14th informal seminar on human rights of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Forum from November 18-21.
The event, the first of its kind in Vietnam serves as an important channel for the two continents to promote dialogues and deepen mutual understanding.
The seminar themed “Human Rights and Businesses”, is expected to make positive contributions to carrying out the Vietnamese Party and State’s policy on international integration, particularly in protecting human rights, as well as promoting the country’s achievements in the field.
The event signifies the nation’s respect for human rights and helps enhance its bilateral relationship with other ASEM member countries.
A sideline workshop on labour agreement and rights will be staged during the seminar, with the participation of 120 delegates from ASEM nations and non-governmental organisations.
The first informal ASEM seminar on human rights was organized in 1997 under the initiative of Sweden and France. Its coordination board includes seven members- France, Sweden , China , Indonesia , the Philippines , the European Committee and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF).