UN Secretary-General believes in Viet Nam's contributions to UNHRC

Antonio Guterres expressed his belief that Viet Nam would maintain active and effective contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights.

At a meeting with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the UN in New York on October 13, Antonio Guterres told the diplomat that he will pay an official visit to Viet Nam on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Viet Nam's accession to the UN later this year.

The visit aims to deliver a strong message of the importance the UN attaches to the Viet Nam-UN partnership over the past 45 years, affirmed Antonio Guterres, adding that Viet Nam is one of the indispensable members of the UN, and has been making significant contributions to the UN's common work in solving global challenges, for peace and development in the world.

Ambassador Giang emphazised the significance of the Secretary-General's visit, affirming that Viet Nam is committed to making active contributions to the UN's common work, including promoting the Sustainable Development Goals, response to climate change and maintenance of international peace and security./.