United Nations Security Council

Vietnam demonstrates leadership at top talks

April 21, 2021 | 16:00

As part of its tasks this month as president of the United Nations Security Council, Vietnam is boosting the partnership between the organ and regional organisations, including ASEAN, in a bid to contribute to preventing conflicts and maintaining peace and security far and wide.

Utilising UN role to make a difference

April 20, 2021 | 00:00

With its ever-growing prestige and status in the international arena, Vietnam is currently carrying out a special role as president of the United Nations Security Council.

Vietnam contributes to maintaining international peace, security

April 19, 2021 | 10:20

As President of the United Nations Security Council in April 2021, Vietnam will organise a high-level open debate on the role of regional organisations in promoting confidence-building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution on April 19 via both in-person and online forms.

UNSC role highlighting UXO threat

April 15, 2021 | 08:00

Undergoing years of wars sabotaging its socioeconomic development efforts, and witnessing hundreds of thousands of people injured by landmines and bombs left from the wars, Vietnam is doing its best to support the United Nations Security Council in addressing such a big challenge and maintaining peace.

Relocated families availing of UNDP mine clearance activities

April 13, 2021 | 19:20

With a key priority on Vietnam’s United Nations Security Council agenda this month focused on addressing the consequences of bombs and mines left from wars and maintaining sustainable peace, the country along with South Korea and the United Nations Development Programme have been working in tandem to overcome the deadly legacy left in Vietnam.

Spurring solidarity and unity

April 08, 2021 | 09:00

Vietnam is entering its rotating chairmanship of the United Nations Security Council in April for the second time in its non-permanent membership during the 2020-2021 tenure.

Being prepared for global events

February 13, 2021 | 10:00

Last year was the second time Vietnam undertook the position of non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, with great self-confidence and responsibility.

Vietnam condemns attacks on civilians in West Africa, Sahel

January 12, 2021 | 16:14

A Vietnamese representative strongly condemned attacks on innocent civilians in West Africa and the Sahel while attending the United Nations Security Council’s online conference on January 11.

Vietnam calls for sanctions lifted, humanitarian aid amid pandemic

August 14, 2020 | 09:37

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called for the lifting of sanctions and creating of favourable conditions for humanitarian aid in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam backs UN Secretary General’s efforts to ensure international peace

May 22, 2020 | 16:14

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, on May 21 chaired the first online informal meeting between ambassadors of the 10 non-permanent member countries of the United Nations Security Council (E10) and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Successful premiere as UNSC chair

February 13, 2020 | 15:41

As a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, Vietnam has made an impressive contribution to the UN’s activities in the role of the council’s chair in January.

Portraying positivity as UNSC member with enhanced status

February 08, 2020 | 16:12

As a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2020-2021, Vietnam successfully carried out its chairmanship role in January. Kamal Malhotra, UN resident co-ordinator in Vietnam, delves into the special position of Vietnam for the next two years as well as future co-operation between the country and the community.

Double duty on global stage marks pivotal year

February 07, 2020 | 00:00

Vietnam has become the ASEAN chair and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. With this dual role, the country is expected to become a dynamic piece of the puzzle in contributing towards developing both the region’s economy and security. Phuong Hao reports.

Vietnam takes on primary UN Security Council duties

January 21, 2020 | 21:15

Vietnam has officially undertaken its role as chair of the United Nations Security Council for January and non-permanent member of this council for the 2020-2021 tenure.

Promising a cohesive and responsive ASEAN

January 14, 2020 | 10:00

Pursuing regional co-operation, Vietnam will place the promotion of intra-bloc trade and investment ties as one of its priorities during its ASEAN chairmanship in 2020. Bao Ngoc reports.