Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Photo: VOV

During a meeting in Hanoi on Saturday with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, PM Chinh said Vietnam consistently advocates multilateralism with the UN at the center and promotes adherence to the UN Charter and international law, and that its hosting of the signing ceremony is a clear demonstration of this strong commitment.

The Government leader proposed the UN and Vietnam continue strengthening cooperation in the priority areas like responding to climate change and promoting energy transition. He suggested the UN continue to promote reforms of the international financial architecture, effectively mobilise ODA and private capital, encourage digital transformation for inclusive development, and step up resource mobilisation for Vietnam to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

PM Chinh stressed that the international community should continue to uphold the central role of the UN, promote the role of the UN Charter and international law, and strengthen global solidarity to address global challenges and conflicts in regions.

Secretary-General Guterres said the UN will continue to accompany Vietnam in the country's new stage of development, particularly in supporting the implementation of its climate commitments, the SDGs, and global financial reforms.

He expressed his strong expectation and confidence that Vietnam will continue to uphold and promote its role, standing, and reputation to contribute to shaping a new structure of international relations. He also called on Vietnam to actively support the UN’s initiatives and priorities aimed at accelerating the realization of the SDGs and reforming the global financial architecture.

Guterres expressed his hope that Vietnam will make even stronger climate commitments and take part in the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, and conflict prevention.