Ahead of President Luong Cuong’s working visit to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities in the United States, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang gave an interview to the press.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang |
Could you please share the significance and purpose of President Luong Cuong’s working visit to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, combined with bilateral activities in the United States?
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang: From September 21-24, 2025, President Luong Cuong and his spouse, along with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, will attend the High-Level General Debate of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and engage in bilateral activities in the United States. This working visit holds special significance, with multiple objectives in both bilateral and multilateral contexts.
Multilaterally, the President’s visit coincides with the 80th anniversary of the UN’s establishment and the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The visit aims to continue implementing Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, multilateralization, proactiveness, and active international integration, as outlined by the 13th National Party Congress and key policies of the Party and State. This includes Resolution No. 59-NQ/TW of the Politburo on international integration in the new situation and Conclusion No. 125-KL/TW of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on enhancing the implementation of Directive No. 25-CT/TW on promoting and elevating multilateral diplomacy by 2030.
Through this visit, Vietnam conveys its message as a responsible UN member, actively participating in and contributing substantively to the UN’s activities and priorities, especially when the UN seeks support from key proactive countries like Vietnam.
Additionally, during the visit, the President will meet with leaders of various countries and partners to strengthen relationships, seek cooperation and support for Vietnam’s priorities, including hosting the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi on October 25, 2025, and preparing to chair the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 2026, as well as running for important UN positions.
The President will attend the high-level meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the UN, deliver key speeches at the UNGA’s general debate, and participate in the high-level global event on climate action.
Bilaterally, the visit marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-U.S. diplomatic relations, providing an opportunity to reflect on the journey from former adversaries to friends, comprehensive partners, and strategic partners. Both nations aim to sustain and enhance this strategic partnership, upholding principles of respecting the UN Charter, international law, political systems, independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. They seek to strengthen political trust, strategic confidence, and mutually beneficial cooperation, contributing to regional and global peace, stability, and sustainable development.
The President will meet with U.S. leaders, businesses, financial institutions, and scholars, and host a ceremony celebrating Vietnam’s 80th National Day in New York. This underscores Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening ties with the U.S., particularly in economics, trade, investment, and technology, while engaging the Vietnamese community in the U.S.
What are Vietnam’s contributions to the UN, and how do you assess Vietnam-U.S. cooperation?
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang: Over nearly 50 years, Vietnam’s cooperation with the UN has become a strong partnership. The UN has supported Vietnam’s post-war reconstruction, international integration, and development. Vietnam has proactively contributed to the UN’s priorities through initiatives like International Day of Epidemic Preparedness (December 27), Global Day of Parents (June 1), and UN Security Council resolutions on essential infrastructure protection and post-war mine action.
Vietnam has achieved Millennium Development Goals and is implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It leads in UN reform, the “Delivering as One” initiative, and the Just Energy Transition Partnership to address climate change.
Vietnam has held key positions in UN bodies, including the UN Security Council (2020-2021), UN Human Rights Council (2023-2025), and International Law Commission (2023-2027). It has contributed nearly 1,500 peacekeepers to South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Abyei, with 16% women, exceeding UN targets.
Vietnam-U.S. relations, after 30 years of diplomacy and two years of comprehensive strategic partnership, have advanced significantly, becoming a model for reconciliation. Political ties have strengthened through high-level visits and dialogues, with the U.S. affirming support for a strong, independent Vietnam.
Economic and trade relations thrive, with the U.S. as Vietnam’s largest export market and bilateral trade surpassing $100 billion. Cooperation in technology, semiconductors, and AI is growing, with U.S. support for Vietnam’s integration into global supply chains.
Defense and security cooperation focuses on war legacy issues, including dioxin remediation and disability support. Both nations collaborate in regional and global forums, with the U.S. supporting ASEAN centrality and Vietnam’s role in addressing global challenges.
I am confident President Luong Cuong’s visit will strengthen Vietnam’s global role and bilateral ties with the U.S., contributing to peace and development.
[1] Vietnam served as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2020-2021), Vice President of the 77th UN General Assembly (2022-2023), and is a member of the UN Human Rights Council (2023-2025), International Law Commission (2023-2027), and UNESCO’s six main bodies.
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