Vietnam wholeheartedly supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and pledges to do its best to ensure its successfully implementation, said President Truong Tan Sang. In his speech delivered at the United Nations Summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda in New York on September 25 (New York time), he held that Vietnam is working with other ASEAN member countries to build a regional community by the year-end. The group and its partners are engaged in common efforts to maintain and consolidate peace and security in the region, including ensuring maritime safety and security, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea). Following is the full text of the President’s statement. “Mr. Co-chair, “On behalf of the State and people of Vietnam, I extend my warmest greetings to you and your Co-chair, to Mr. Secretary-General and fellow leaders at this Summit. “Mr. Co-chair, “At the … [Read more...] about Bản in : Vietnam supports 2030 Agenda for sustainable development
Transforming our world the 2030 agenda for sustainable development
Vietnam commits to sustainable development goals
State President Truong Tan Sang will attend the United Nations Summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda in New York, the U.S. from September 24-28 at the invitation of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The UN Summit on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the largest of this kind after the Millennium Summit in 2000 with the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Over 170 Heads of State and PMs have already registered to participate in the upcoming UN Summit. The Sustainability Summit will take place on the occasion of the 70th founding anniversary of the UN. Vietnam has positively engaged in important activities initiated by the UN such as development cooperation and peacekeeping mission. The country also did its best to achieve MDGs ahead of schedule, especially on poverty reduction. Vietnam has also proactively contributed to the organization and negotiation of the Agenda. As scheduled, State President Truong Tan Sang and other … [Read more...] about Vietnam commits to sustainable development goals
Enhancing co-operation with partners and contributing to sustainable development goals
NDO – On the occasion of the conclusion of a tour by President Truong Tan Sang and his entourage to attend the United Nations (UN) Summit for the adoption of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development in New York, and to pay an official visit to Cuba, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc granted an interview to the press.Q: What can you say about the importance and outcomes of the UN Summit for the adoption of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development in New York? What contributions did the Vietnamese delegation make to the summit?A: The summit was the largest and the most important global conference on development since the 2000 UN Summit to adopt the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The summit aimed at building a new global agenda for the next 15 years (2016-2030) to replace MDGs set for the 2000-2015 period. It was even more significant as it coincided with the 70th anniversary of the UN’s establishment, posing an opportunity for members to review the … [Read more...] about Enhancing co-operation with partners and contributing to sustainable development goals
Targeting sustainable development
State President Truong Tan Sang delivers a speech at the United Nations Summit to Adopt the Post-2015 Development Agenda (Source: sggp.org.vn) NDO – President Truong Tan Sang had a busy working schedule while attending the United Nations (UN) Summit for the adoption of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development in New York, the US from September 24-28, as recapped by Nhan Dan journalist Pham Dao who accompanied the Vietnamese State leader during the event. >> Pro-actively contributing to global sustainable development At a meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on his first working day, President Sang affirmed that with practical experience in realising Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Vietnam is determined to continue to foster sustainable development in the long-term. Vietnam has been including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in national strategies and programmes, which always centre on people, he stressed. As an active and responsible member … [Read more...] about Targeting sustainable development
Viet Nam commits to implementing development goals at UN summit
NEW YORK (VNS) — President Truong Tan Sang has attended the UN Summit to Adopt the Post-2015 Development Agenda, which opened at the UN Headquarters in New York on Friday local time. During the event, he affirmed Viet Nam's strong commitment to successfully implement sustainable development goals (SDGs). After the opening ceremony, the summit, which drew representatives from 193 UN member countries, including over 160 heads of State and Government, adopted the document "Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," with its 17 goals and 169 targets. In his statement, the Vietnamese State leader highlighted key challenges threatening peace, security and sustainable development, especially hunger and poverty, epidemics, social injustice, depletion of natural resources, environment degradation, climate change, conflicts and crises. He stressed that the 2030 Agenda presents a new strategic vision that reflects the aspiration of humanity to live in a world … [Read more...] about Viet Nam commits to implementing development goals at UN summit