Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son meets with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on February 26, 2024 (Photo: Nguyen Anh Hien/VNA)

At the meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Son affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to and supports the central role of the UN in the global governance system and in solving common challenges.

He called on the UN to continue to support Vietnam in developing the country and contributing to building a peaceful, stable, and resilient Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) community.

Son also announced that Vietnam will continue to send officers and soldiers to the UN peacekeeping force in the coming time, including the police.

At the meeting with President of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis, FM Son said that under the leadership of the President, the UN has made many positive contributions to promoting international law, maintaining peace, stability, and development cooperation among countries, as well as supporting the efforts of countries, including  Vietnam, in handling urgent challenges related to climate change and rising sea levels. 
Francis affirmed that Vietnam has made practical contributions to the work of the UN and said the UN plans to organize a “Sustainability Week” in April 2024. He said he looks forward to Vietnam's active participation. 

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son meets with President of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis on the sidelines of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on February 26, 2024. (Photo: Nguyen Anh Hien/VNA)