Vietnam supports the organisation of upcoming elections in Palestine as well as initiatives and measures to achieve a fair, comprehensive, and long-term solution to the Palestinian issue, Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh has said.

Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen promised to closely coordinate with and contribute to the building and implementation of socio-economic development strategies and plans of Vietnam in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

VOV.VN - A flower street with the theme of “Home Hanoi Xuan 2021” is set to be held for the first time between February 7 and 17 in Splendora urban area of Hoai Duc district in Hanoi in order to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival, known locally as Tet.

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has urged relevant parties in the Central African Republic to resolve election-related differences through dialogue and negotiation, on the basis of respecting the country’s laws and Constitution.

Russia’s “Multi-polar world” magazine has run an article by journalist Pavel Vinogradov highlighting the context and significance of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, which is scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2, to socio-political life in Vietnam. ​

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison compared notes on bilateral ties, and regional and international issues of mutual concern during their phone talks on January 21.

VOV.VN - News website aseantoday.com published an article on January 21 stating that the country showed marked success in its fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in terms of economic growth, mainly due to strong political will coupled with drastic measures implemented by the Government and citizens.

VOV.VN - The nation has called for unity among the international community to support Syria, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’Affaires at the Vietnamese mission to the UN, said during a recent UN Security Council (UNSC) open video teleconference held to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

Vietnam’s economic growth is projected at 6.17% in 2021 in a base-line scenario and may even reach 6.72% in the best-case scenario, heard a conference held in Hanoi on January 20.

VOV.VN - The situation in the Middle East shows the importance of ongoing co-operation between the UN and regional organisations, including the Arab League (AL), Pham Hai Anh, chargé d'affaires of the Vietnamese mission to the UN Ambassador, said during a meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on ties with the AL.