General Assembly President holds talks with top Vietnamese official

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:50

DPM_Khiem_UN_Kerim.jpgClimate change, the global food and energy crisis, economic development and United Nations reform were among the highlights of wide-ranging discussions between General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim and Viet Nam’s Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem.

Vietnam Deputy PM chairs UNSC Open Discussion

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:47

On July 17th, the Deputy Prime Minister chaired an open discussion on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) with the participation of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. DPM_Pham_Gia_Khiem.jpg

There are some 250,000-300,000 children in the world currently affected by armed conflicts. The issue was first put forth in the 1990s and the UN Secretary General appointed an ambassador on the issue.

Foreign service contributes to national successes: Deputy PM.

Thu, 01/03/2008 - 11:11

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem talked with the Viet Nam News Agency  on the service’s achievements and future orientations. He affirmed that the diplomatic service has made tremendous contributions to the country’s overall successes in 2007.khiem.bmp

Vietnam Wins UN Security Council Seat

Wed, 10/17/2007 - 10:40

Vietnam, along with Libya and Burkina Faso, was elected to a nonpermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2008-09 on Tuesday. leluongminh.bmp

The three countries were unopposed and obtained the required two-thirds majority of votes in favor from the 192-member UN General Assembly.

PM confident of nation’s UN Security Council seat

Wed, 09/26/2007 - 02:58

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung came out of the 62nd session of the UN General Assembly held in New York with a high optimism of a seat at the UN Security Council.ntd_un.bmp

PM Nguyen Tan Dung to Attend High-level Debate at UN General Assembly

Thu, 09/20/2007 - 16:00

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 62nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York from September 24-28, Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Dung said at a press briefing on September 20. PM.jpg

Developing trustworthy relations between Vietnam and the UN

Thu, 09/20/2007 - 15:56

Since its admission to the United Nations in 1977, Vietnam has actively participated in all UN-initiated activities, increased and expanded relations with UN agencies. Through these activities, the country’s position has been elevated in the international arena.

UN Chief Arrives in Vietnam for First Visit

Tue, 05/23/2006 - 12:59

anan.bmpUnited Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan arrived in Hanoi Tuesday evening for a three-day official visit which is expected to boost ties between Vietnam and the UN.
To the surprise of many locals, the UN chief and his wife Nane Annan came by economy class aboard a commercial flight from Beijing following a visit to China.

Vietnam Attends Pacific Army Chiefs Conference

Wed, 08/03/2005 - 15:41

A Vietnamese military delegation is attending the fourth Pacific Army Chiefs Conference (PACC IV) held in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 1-4.

During the conference themed "Impacts of Transformation on the Asia-Pacific Security Environment", participants have taken part in bilateral and multilateral discussions.

They have also exchanged views on the scope of transformation as well as its impacts on security of the Asia-Pacific region.

Government Officials Pay Visit to Holy See

Thu, 07/14/2005 - 17:43

ROME — Viet Nam and the Vatican have agreed to increase contacts to promote mutual understanding, solve issues of mutual concern, and improve bilateral relations.

The agreement was reached during a visit to the Vatican from June 27 to July 3 by a delegation of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, led by Chairman Ngo Yen Thi. The visit was made at the invitation of the Holy See’s Relations with States.

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