It is a distinct honour for me to address this forum. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. John Ashe on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-eighth session. I am certain that under his leadership, the Assembly will successfully define the post-201…
The information available to us presents a highly troubling situation. The consequences for the world, countries, communities and people, including women and children, are certainly very broad and deep. While we note the progress achieved through our efforts, the challenges are enormous, complex and…
It gives me great honour and pleasure to speak on behalf of the 10 member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and my own country, Vi…
I would like to take the floor to state that we are pleased to see the adoption of resolution 67/251, changing the designation of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to the United Nations Environment Assembly of the United Nations Environment Programme.
Through …
Viet Nam joins other delegations in commending the outstanding developments in the management and utilization of the oceans and seas in the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in various parts of the world. In full acknowledgement of the critical role of the oce…
At the outset, on behalf the Government and the people of Viet Nam, I would like to congratulate Palestine on being accorded non-member observer State status in the United Nations. On this occasion, Viet Nam wishes to reaffirm its principled support for the courageous struggle and rights of the Pale…
On behalf of the delegation of Viet Nam, I extend my warmest congratulations to you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session. I am confident that under your stewardship this session will be crowned with success. I appreciate the excellent work done by …
Viet Nam has been closely following the situation in Syria and shares the deep concerns of the international community, including those of the countries of the region, over the lack of
progress in the political process and the increasing instability and violence that have caused enormous losses to …
First of all, I would like to thank His Excellency Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his comprehensive report (A/66/757) on the implementation of the Declaration of the Commitments on HIV/AIDS (resolution S-26/2, annex) and the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS (resolution 65/277, annex).
Viet Nam …
Viet Nam has been closely following developments in Syria, and we are particularly concerned by reports of increasing violence, instability and loss of public order, which seriously affect the right of the Syrian people. We join in the international community’s call on all parties concerned in Syria…
In view of both the positive and negative developments registered to date in all spheres of life on the planet, we cannot emphasize enough the critical role of oceans, seas, islands and coastal areas in sustaining economic prosperity, global food security and the well-being of many national economie…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on the revitalization of the work of the General Assembly. We endorse the many important views in your statement.
Viet Nam aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Algeria on behalf o…
On behalf of the Vietnamese delegation, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your unanimous election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. I am confident that your diplomatic skills and experience will help to ensure the great success of the current session. I would like to…
As this is the first time I take the floor, I would like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Nassir Al-Nasser, the Ambassador of Qatar, for his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. The delegation of Viet Nam wishes to express its great appreciation to His Excellen…
Viet Nam welcomes the convening of the 2011 High- level Meeting on HIV/AIDS. This meeting is of great importance as the world marks 30 years of the AIDS epidemic and 10 years of implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS (resolution S-26/2).
Since the General Assembly’s landmark tw…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this plenary meeting of the General Assembly to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the first human flight to outer space. I also thank the delegation of the Russian Federation for the initiative that led to this event.
We are gathered here today to celeb…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 10 States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
ASEAN recognizes the organic relat…
Ocean affairs and the law of the sea have profound effects on the development and implementation of national maritime policies. The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides a sound, comprehensive legal framework for all of our deliberations on oceans and seas. The fact …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 10 States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
ASEAN is consistent in its view th…
First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. Allow me to convey the most heartfelt greetings of the Government and the people of Viet Nam to the people of Palestine and the Palestinian
National Authority on the occasion of the International Day of So…
