(VOVWORLD) -Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son called on countries to support Vietnam's bid for re-election as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term.
 Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son addresses the High-Level Meeting of the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council. Photo:VNA
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Addressing the High-Level Meeting of the UNHRC’s 55th session in Geneva on Monday, FM Son said the Human Rights Council needs to focus on promoting the highest priorities for people, which are the enjoyment of economic, social, cultural rights, the right to development and the protection of vulnerable groups.
He proposed that the Human Rights Council call on countries to promote mutual respect and understanding, tolerance, inclusiveness, unity and appreciation of differences, dialogue and cooperation.
Highlighting Vietnam's efforts in human rights protection, the FM reaffirmed Vietnam's priorities when participating in the United Nations Human Rights Council, including protecting vulnerable groups, gender equality, digital transformation and human rights.
He said that at the 56th session next June, Vietnam will propose an annual resolution on ensuring human rights in the context of climate change. Vietnam has submitted its national report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism for the fourth cycle, in which nearly 90% of the recommendations received in 2019 have been implemented.