VOV.VN - Vietnam expects Russia and Ukraine will exercise restraint, reduce tensions and continue to make dialogue efforts to find a lasting solution to the armed conflict in line with international law and taking into account the legitimate interests of the parties.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov discussed the conflict in Ukraine in a candid and constructive manner during a phone talk on March 15.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) calls on all governments to join its efforts and invest in achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, said Bjorn Andersson, Regional Director, UNFPA Asia-Pacific.

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding and launched a project on programme development and policy advising on multidimensional and sustainable poverty reduction for 2021-2023.

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has stressed the importance of the UN Charter in Vietnam’s foreign policy, affirming that it is an important basis for the international community’s actions during difficult times.

VOV.VN - The Conservative Party continues to support the British Government’s efforts to boost ties with Vietnam and other regional countries and trading partners in East Asia and Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - Ngo Ngoc Gia Han, 16, surpassed 35 other contestants to become winner of the Miss Teen International Vietnam 2021 as the pageant concluded on February 20 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The United Nations has recently launched a joint project, themed “Working together for an inclusive future. Implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) through effective collaboration.”

VOV.VN - Out-going Canadian Ambassador Deborah Paul has been honoured with the “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia for her valuable contributions to consolidating and deepening the mutual understanding, friendship, and co-operation between the nation and Canada.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and South Africa have discussed preparations for the upcoming fifth meeting of the Inter-Governmental Partnership Forum of the two countries scheduled to take place in 2022.