In his message of congratulations, Guterres praised Vietnam for always being a strong partner since its admission to the UN in 1977.

The Vietnamese army has been taking part in the UN's peacekeeping activities and Vietnam’s leading role in fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals lays a solid foundation for the country to carry out the Sustainable Development Programme 2020, he said.

The congratulatory messages from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the 75th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2, 1945) was aired at a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 28.

Vision and aspirations of the Sustainable Development Goals will become more important than ever when the world recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, the UN leader stressed.

According to him, Vietnam has made important contributions to supporting sustainable peace in its capacity as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).

The 75th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day is concurrent with the time when the country assumes the roles as ASEAN Chair and UNSC non-permanent member, reflecting its strong presence on the international arena, he added.

Vietnam underlines importance of UN Charter on 75th anniversary

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has sent a message to the United Nations General Assembly on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter.

Grand ceremony marks 75th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army

The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence held a grand ceremony in Hanoi on December 21 to celebrate the 30th All People’s Defence Festival and the 75th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22).

Vietnam plans various activities for 6th International Day of Yoga

Nearly 8,000 people in five localities across Vietnam will join yoga performances in response to the 6th International Day of Yoga (June 21) being observed in the country from June 21-28.

Vesak 2019 demonstrates VN’s respect for freedom of religion

The successful organisation of the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak earlier this year helped demonstrate Vietnam’s respect for the freedom of belief and religion, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh said at a meeting on July 29.

Source: VNS