The Foreign Ministry on March 31 launched Vietnam's voluntary midterm report on the implementation of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) third cycle recommendations and announced the country's candidacy to the UN Human Rights Council in the 2023-2025 tenure.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, in collaboration with the UN Industrial Development Organisation and the Management Board of Industrial Zones (IZs), and Export Processing Zones (EPZs), have held a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, discussing how to turn IZs and EPZs into eco-industrial parks.

VOV.VN - More than 100 domestic and foreign delegates attended an international workshop in Hanoi on March 28, examining national action plans on women, peace, and security, and making recommendations for Vietnam.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held talks with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud in Hanoi on March 17 as part of the latter’s visit to Vietnam.

Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, stressed that cultural heritage sites need to be protected in any forms.

VOV.VN - Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations at the UN Jean-Pierre Lacroix has expressed his appreciation for Vietnamese participation and implementation of its commitment to peacekeeping operations, especially its preparation for the upcoming deployment of a sapper company.

VOV.VN - A total of 63 Vietnamese peacekeepers at the Vietnamese Level-2 field Hospital No. 3 (L2FH3) in South Sudan have been honoured with UN Peacekeeping medals in recognition of their outstanding contributions during their year-long mission in the East African country.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is gathering opinions on Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s draft decision relating to approving the national action plan on green growth for the 2021 to 2030 period, with a vision towards 2050.

VOV.VN - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, permanent representative of Vietnam to the UN, held a meeting on March 10 with his Chinese counterpart Zhang Jun, during which both sides shared their views and stances on a host issues at the organisation.

VOV.VN - The nation strongly supports upgrading the UN into a stronger and more effective organisation that is capable of fulfilling its vital role in responding to the interests and concerns of member states and the wider international community.