In an in-depth analysis of the President’s address at the UN, The Washington Times underscored Vietnam’s increasingly prominent role as a “responsible and forward-looking” nation. The paper noted that Vietnam’s “flexible yet steadfast” foreign policy demonstrates the country’s ability to adapt while firmly safeguarding the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law. This approach, it stressed, has enabled Vietnam to be recognised as a “trusted guardian” of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful dispute resolution.

Of particular note, The Washington Times highlighted Vietnam’s orientation toward scientific and technological progress, especially in artificial intelligence. It viewed this as clear evidence of how Vietnam links domestic modernisation with international responsibility by advancing the responsible development of cutting-edge technologies rooted in ethical, security, and inclusive principles.

The newspaper also pointed to Vietnam’s upcoming hosting of the signing ceremony for the UN Convention against Cybercrime (the “Hanoi Convention”) in late October, citing it as further proof of Vietnam’s readiness to play a constructive role in shaping global rules for the digital era.

The Washington Times further stressed that Vietnam consistently backs UN reform. It underlined that Vietnam has been proactive in initiatives to improve the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations, ensure inclusiveness in global governance, and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

According to the analysis, Vietnam’s diplomacy is distinctive for its approach of “leading by consensus rather than imposition.” Rather than seeking advantage through confrontation, Vietnam has chosen to promote dialogue, build trust, and reinforce international law.

Meanwhile, International Policy Digest carried an article by James Borton, affirming that President Cuong’s recent trip vividly illustrated Vietnam’s diplomatic vision, style, and statecraft. According to the scholar, Hanoi has maintained close relations with major powers while strengthening its role within ASEAN and joining high-standard trade frameworks such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

This approach, he wrote, enables Vietnam to avoid binary choices in an increasingly polarized environment, while underscoring its position as a trusted partner for all parties.

Once isolated and impoverished, Vietnam is now among Asia’s most dynamic economies, with strong manufacturing capacity, a young and educated population, and an increasingly tech-savvy workforce, Borton said.

President Cuong’s attendance at UNGA 80 marks Vietnam’s shift from a reactive to a proactive role in global integration, showing its strategic vision of becoming a developed, high-income country by 2045.

President’s attendance at UNGA 80 shows Vietnam’s commitment to multilateralism

State President Luong Cuong’s upcoming attendance at the high-level General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and the High-level Week to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the UN in the US holds great significance and reaffirms Vietnam’s strong commitment to multilateralism.