Enhancing Vietnam's position in the international arena

The attendance of President Luong Cuong and his wife, along with the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation, at the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly reflects Vietnam's active, proactive participation and responsible contribution to the United Nations; contributes to affirming and enhancing Vietnam's international position, and demonstrates the message of Vietnam's stance on respecting international law, the United Nations Charter, and resolving conflicts and disputes by peaceful means.

Meanwhile, the President's activities in the United States aim to deepen relations with the United States, concretize commitments between the two countries' senior leaders, and promote cooperation, especially in the fields of economics , trade, investment, science and technology.

The United Nations was officially established on October 24, 1945, when the United Nations Charter was ratified. Through promoting dialogue, presiding over negotiations, with the powers provided by the United Nations Charter and its unique international status, the United Nations has become a mechanism for member states to promote common ground and jointly address challenges, making common decisions on global issues such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, humanitarian and health crises, gender equality, etc.

After 80 years of development, the United Nations has become the most extensive global organization with the participation of most independent countries in the world. The role and activities of the United Nations have been expanded in all aspects, striving to work towards the implementation of the set objectives and goals, thereby bringing positive and great impacts to international life and each nation. From 51 member countries when it was established, the United Nations now has 193 member countries.

With its important achievements, the United Nations has been recognized by the international community as a global organization with an extremely important role in international political life and an indispensable foundation for a more peaceful, prosperous and just world.

On September 20, 1977, the opening session of the 32nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York (USA) passed a resolution recognizing Vietnam as a member of the United Nations. (Photo: VNA)

On September 20, 1977, Vietnam officially joined the United Nations. Over the past 50 years, the relationship between Vietnam and the United Nations has developed positively, deepened, and been constantly consolidated and strengthened. During the stages of national reconstruction, post-war recovery, embargo removal, and gradual international integration, Vietnam has always had the accompaniment and assistance of the United Nations.

The Vietnam-United Nations relationship has contributed to protecting and promoting the national interests of Vietnam, especially maintaining and consolidating a peaceful, secure and favorable environment for national development; promoting deeper international integration and contributing to enhancing Vietnam's position and image in the international arena; deepening Vietnam's relations with other countries, key partners and friends and mobilizing an important resource to serve the country's development.

On the other hand, Vietnam has proactively and increasingly substantially contributed to the activities of the United Nations, including promoting the role of the United Nations and multilateralism, promoting respect for the United Nations Charter, international law, equal relations, development cooperation between nations and the right to self-determination of peoples, opposing acts of oppression, invasion, and unilateral embargoes in international relations; participating in and contributing to the discussion and adoption of many important resolutions and declarations of the United Nations on development cooperation, disarmament, preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, combating terrorism, and ensuring human rights.

On the evening of June 7, 2019 (Vietnam time), the President of the United Nations General Assembly announced that Vietnam has officially become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-2021 term. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam is considered by the United Nations and the international community as a successful example in implementing the Millennium Development Goals and a country determined and serious in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Vietnam also actively promotes initiatives to reform the United Nations, and is considered one of the leading countries in implementing the United Nations' "Delivering as One" initiative to increase the effectiveness of the United Nations' operations at the national level.

With its contributions, Vietnam has been elected to many important positions and agencies of the United Nations and has left many "imprints" of Vietnam in agencies such as the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Human Rights Council, and the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly takes place in the context of the world continuing its rapid transition to a multipolar, multi-centered, multi-level situation; at the same time, international and regional developments continue to show a trend of volatility, complexity, and instability due to increasing strategic competition, armed conflicts, and non-traditional security challenges. In addition, global challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, biodiversity loss, epidemics, migration, food security, energy security, cyber security, transnational crime, etc. are increasingly serious and unpredictable; global development agendas, especially the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), face many difficulties due to a lack of resources.

As part of his official visit to Vietnam, on the afternoon of October 22, 2022, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attended a dialogue with representatives of Vietnamese youth and students at the Diplomatic Academy. (Photo: Nhandan.vn)

The 2nd Engineer Team departs for a UN peacekeeping mission at the UNISFA Mission, Abyei region, August 2023. (Photo: VNA)

Delegates of the United Nations Assessment and Advisory Team (AAV) inspect mine clearance equipment of the Engineering unit participating in the United Nations peacekeeping operations, at Brigade 249, Engineering Command, June 27, 2017. (Photo: VNA)

Mr. Anthony Lake, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), visited the Center for Protection of Agent Orange Victims and Disadvantaged Children in Da Nang City, May 30, 2013. (Photo: VNA)

The year 2025 is of special significance as it marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (1945-2025). This year's session is an important occasion for the international community to review the achievements and lessons since the founding of the United Nations. The high-level general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly this year has the theme "80 years together and beyond for peace, development and people", and is expected to bring together many high-ranking leaders of countries.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung

President Luong Cuong’s participation in the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly demonstrates Vietnam’s support for multilateralism and respect for the United Nations. This is also an opportunity for Vietnam to affirm its role as an active and responsible member of the international community, to express its views and share development experiences, and to contribute practical initiatives and solutions to common issues of humanity such as peace, stability, sustainable development and response to climate change.

President Luong Cuong received Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the occasion of attending the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G) Summit, held in Hanoi, April 17, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Year In 1995, Vietnam and the United States officially normalized relations, marking a historic milestone opening a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries, together closing the past and looking towards the future. With the determination of the leaders of the two countries, and the tireless efforts of all walks of life, the Vietnam-US relationship has increasingly developed well, achieving many important achievements in all fields, from politics, security, economy, to culture, education, people-to-people exchange... The two countries established a Comprehensive Partnership in 2013 and upgraded it to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 10 years later.

The leaders of the two countries have emphasized that the most important factors for the development of Vietnam-US relations are full respect for the basic principles guiding the bilateral relationship, including respect for the United Nations Charter, international law and each other's political institutions, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The leaders of the two countries agreed to continue to increase delegation exchanges and contacts at all channels and levels, especially at high levels.

On August 5, 1995, in Hanoi, US Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam signed the Protocol, officially establishing Vietnam-US diplomatic relations. (Photo: VNA)

In terms of economy, trade and investment, the two countries have achieved remarkable results. Bilateral trade turnover continues to grow strongly. The United States gives high priority to reciprocal trade negotiations with Vietnam and the two sides will soon reach a high-level common understanding, guiding the specific negotiation process to ensure more sustainable and balanced trade.

Among the areas of cooperation between Vietnam and the United States, cooperation on overcoming the consequences of war continues to be a priority. Activities to search for US servicemen (MIA), search for Vietnamese martyrs, handle dioxin, and support people with disabilities continue to be promoted. Vietnam proactively and actively cooperates with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement the Memorandum of Intent on cooperation to improve the capacity to identify war remains. The two sides signed an Action Plan on cooperation to improve the capacity to identify war remains for Vietnam.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung

Despite major changes at home and abroad, 2025 will still see strong momentum in Vietnam-US relations, most clearly demonstrated by continued engagement at all levels. General Secretary To Lam and President Donald Trump had two phone calls this year, continuing their frank and constructive dialogue.

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for National Security and Defense Brent Christensen

The relationship between the United States and Vietnam has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past several decades. From a history of conflict to today’s cooperation with Vietnam, the relationship is dynamic, growing, and looking to the future.

Minister of Trade Vu Khoan and US Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky signed the Vietnam-US Trade Agreement on July 13, 2000, in Washington DC (Photo: VNA)

An exchange program between 200 children of war invalids, martyrs, poor but studious children from southern provinces and US veterans, organized by the Vietnam Children's Fund and the US Educational Assistance Program (REAP), on July 15, 2002, in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)

Processing agricultural products for export to Japan, the US and Europe at B'LaoFood Company, Lam Dong province. (Photo: VNA)

In March 2024, Doosan Enerbility Vietnam (Doosan Vina) exported nearly 2,000 tons of "Made in Vietnam" Modules to the Golden Triangle Polymers Factory in Texas, USA after more than 10 months of production. (Photo: VNA)

The participation of President Luong Cuong and his wife and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation in the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly is an extremely meaningful activity, affirming Vietnam's strong commitment to multilateralism and the core values of the United Nations. Along with that, bilateral activities with the United States by the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation on the occasion of the two countries celebrating the 30th anniversary of normalization of diplomatic relations will contribute to developing the Vietnam-US relationship in a more in-depth, effective, substantive and comprehensive manner in the coming time.

Publication date: September 21, 2025

Directed by: Chu Hong Thang - Pham Truong Son

Content: Nguyen Ha - Minh Hang

Presented by: Hoa An

Source: According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, VNA

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