Vietnam calls for building world order in line with int’l law
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga has called on the UN to continue upholding its central role in building a world order in line with the principles of international law.
Hanoi (VNA) – Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the permanent V✅ietnam Mission to the United Nations, has called on the UN to continue upholding its central role in building a world order in line with the principles of international law.
She made the call at a session discussing jurisdiction at regional and global levels held by the 71st United Nations General Assembly’s International Law Commission on October 5-6.
Nga said Vietnam is pushing ahead with judicial reform and strengthening its legal system to ensure democracy, human rights, civil and economic activities of the people. The country has also joined the International Convention on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism and is actively preparing for the ratification of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
The ambassador noted that unilateralism, politics of violence, the use of force or threat to use force are hindering the peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts, adding that all disputes must be settled by peaceful means as stipulated in the Article 33 of the UN Charter, including legal processes.
According to her, the Asia-Pacific is facing many risks of conflict, including the East Sea issue, which threatens peace, security and prosperity in the region and the world.
Vietnam is deeply concerned with the recent complicated developments in the East Sea and calls on parties concerned to exercise self-restraint, settle disputes by peaceful means in line with international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, respect diplomatic and legal processes, fully implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea and push forward the completion of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea, she said./.
Foreign experts to an international workshop on legal issues regarding China’s illegal placement of its Haiyang Shiyou-981 oil rig inside Vietnam’s waters have voiced that international law must be respected when it comes the settlement of current disputes in the East Sea.
Vietnam attended the 27th annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Council that wrapped up in Geneva, Switzerland on September 26, marking its first presence at the gathering since its membership last year.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the permanent Vietnam mission to the United Nations, has called on parties concerned to immediately stop actions that change the status quo in the East Sea.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga (Source: VNA)
