Vietnam has made valuable contributions as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, the UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Barbara Woodward, said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents at the UN.

Vietnam has excellently completed its role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 tenure, heard a meeting on December 28 reviewing the country's performance during the tenure.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 21 signed a decision approving the establishment of a National Steering Committee for implementing Vietnam's commitments at the the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has emphasised the need to find a long-term political solution for Syria despite the longest period of calm since the beginning of the conflict in 2011.

VOV.VN - Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d'Affaires of Vietnam to the UN, has called on concerned parties to fully implement South Sudan’s Revitalised Peace Agreement towards elections planned for 2023.

VOV.VN -Through numerous schemes implemented over recent years, Vietnam has recorded achievements in promoting gender equality and is now recognised by the world as one of the 10 countries to have best implemented the UN’s goal No.5 on promoting gender equality and empowering all women and girls.

VOV.VN - Gaps in the vaccination effort against COVID-19, especially in countries enduring periods of conflict, could threaten peace-building efforts and various recorded development achievements.

VOV.VN - Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’Affaires of Vietnam to the UN, has underscored the necessity of devising a general approach to security issues in the context of climate change and terrorism.

VOV.VN - The nation’s policy of protecting human rights will serve to consider people as both the goal and the driving force behind further national development, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang.

VOV.VN - The rate of women in the Vietnamese workforce has reached over 70%, a high level compared to figures globally, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.