A session of the UN Security Council (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The United Nations General Assembly’s 73rd session on June 7 began to cast votes to choose five non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 tenure. Among the six candidates, two are from Africa, one from Latin America, one from Eastern Europe, and one from Asia-Pacific. As the only candidate representing Asia-Pacific, Vietnam will replace Kuwait at the UNSC from January 1, 2020 if it wins at least 70 percent of votes, or 129 ballots. As one of the six major UN organs, the UN Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent and the remaining 10 ones with two-year tenures. It is the only UN organ to have the right to assess threats to peace and propose or decide on measures to restore global peace and security. The Asia-Pacific countries’ nomination of Vietnam to the position reflects their recognition of its active, substantial and responsible … [Read more...] about UN General Assembly casts votes for UNSC non-permanent seats
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PM arrives in New York for UN General Assembly meeting
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam`s prime minister will speak at the UN General Assembly session and highlight the priorities for national cooperation in the time ahead. A Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on September 27 (Vietnam time) for the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, according to the government portal. PM Phuc arrived in New York for UN General Assembly’s joint session. Photo: Quang Hieu Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc and Ambassador, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietmam to the UN Dang Dinh Quy welcomed the PM and delegation at the airport. Initially President Tran Dai Quang was due to attend this event, according to Hanoitimes' sources. President Quang, however, passed away on September 21 and was buried at his home town in Ninh Binh province on September 27. Under the program, PM Phuc will deliver a speech at the high-level general debate … [Read more...] about PM arrives in New York for UN General Assembly meeting
PM arrives in New York for UN General Assembly’s 73rd session
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Source: VNA) New York (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in New York on the morning of September 27 (Vietnam time) to attend the high-level general debate of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly. The Government leader is accompanied by Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, Acting Minister of Information and Telecommunications Nguyen Manh Hung and Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, among others. During his stay, PM Phuc will deliver a speech at the high-level general debate at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly on September 27, and attend a seminar with US businesses on investing in Vietnam amidst the fourth industrial revolution. On the sidelines of the session, the PM will meet with leaders of the UN General Assembly, and the Secretary-General of the UN. He will hold bilateral meetings with the … [Read more...] about PM arrives in New York for UN General Assembly’s 73rd session
UN General Assembly hold minute’s silence to remember President Tran…
Participants at the 3rd plenary session of the UN General Secretary pay a minute's silence to remember President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA) Before opening the 3rd plenary session of the UN General Assembly with the participation of 193 member nations, the General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces announced the death of the Vietnamese head of State and extended deep condolences to the President’s family, and the Government and people of Vietnam. She asked the participants to devote a minute of silence to remember the Vietnamese leader. Head of the Vietnamese permanent delegation to the UN Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy expressed thanks to international friends for their sympathy over the grief and great loss of the Vietnamese people at the sudden death of President Tran Dai Quang. Earlier the same day, the spokesman of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a statement saying that the Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the death of President Tran Dai … [Read more...] about UN General Assembly hold minute’s silence to remember President Tran…
UN General Assembly hold minute’s silence to remember President Quang
Participants at the 3rd plenary session of the UN General Secretary pay a minute's silence to remember President Tran Dai Quang Before opening the 3rd plenary session of the UN General Assembly with the participation of 193 member nations, the General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces announced the death of the Vietnamese head of State and extended deep condolences to the President’s family, and the Government and people of Vietnam. She asked the participants to devote a minute of silence to remember the Vietnamese leader. Head of the Vietnamese permanent delegation to the UN Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy expressed thanks to international friends for their sympathy over the grief and great loss of the Vietnamese people at the sudden death of President Tran Dai Quang. Earlier the same day, the spokesman of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a statement saying that the Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the death of President Tran Dai Quang of … [Read more...] about UN General Assembly hold minute’s silence to remember President Quang