Vietnam has gained a position and reputation in the international arena thanks to its contributions to the international community, a researcher has said, mentioning the country’s engagement in United Nations peacekeeping operations.

The 16th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to open on October 10 and conclude on October 12, said the NA Office.

The sixth plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee wrapped up in Hanoi on October 9 after seven days of sitting, with all items on its agenda completed.

It is necessary to promote the rule of law in different regions, and Việt Nam is making efforts with ASEAN countries to build a peaceful, stable and prosperous Southeast Asia.

Việt Nam’s is one of the three key countries presiding over the introduction of the UNHRC's annual resolution on human rights and climate change; and its candidacy to the council for the 2023-25 tenure.

An orientation scheme of the national master plan for the period of 2021 – 2030, with a vision to 2050 was a focus of the sixth working day of the 13th Party Central Committee’s sixth plenum on October 8.

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation and other international organisations in Geneva, attended and delivered speeches at two panel discussions of the Building Bridges Week (BBW) held in Switzerland from October 3-7.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), on October 7 affirmed Vietnam’s commitments to promoting the rule of law at the national and international levels while attending a debate on this issue chaired by the UN’s Sixth Committee (Legal).

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation and other international organisations in Geneva, made active contributions to the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) which wrapped up on October 7 after four weeks of working.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has cabled a message of congratulations to Russ Joseph Kun on his election as President of the Republic of Nauru.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 6 sent a message of condolences to his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha over the shooting at a day-care centre in Nongbua Lamphu province that killed and injured tens of people, including many children.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed that Vietnam always highly values bilateral relations with the Republic of Korea (RoK) and wants to strongly develop the ties between the two countries in a more practical manner.

The 13th Party Central Committee continued its 6th meeting on October 7 with the plenary session in the morning being moderated by Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on October 7.

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga on October 7 reiterated Vietnamese people’s solidarity with and support for Palestinians.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh has affirmed that Việt Nam is keen on promoting partnership among localities of Việt Nam and Japan.

At the foreign ministry’s regular press meeting in Hà Nội, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Lê Thị Thu Hằng said the issue has come to light recently and is attracting attention.

Vietnamese ambassador to UN hopes that UNDP will continue to support Việt Nam in fulfilling sustainable development goals, share its experience, and provide consultancy for the country in policy making.

Lê Hoài Trung, head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations affirmed Việt Nam’s consistent stance of supporting Palestinians’ struggle for justice

In an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency in Paris as Việt Nam runs for a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, Secretary General of the France-Vietnam Friendship Association Jean-Pierre Archambault said ensuring human rights is one of the achievements in Việt Nam’s renewal.