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The Assembly passed with consensus the resolution, which requests the ICJ to give its opinions regarding the obligations of countries when it comes to environmental protection, as well as legal responsibilities of nations that have caused negative impacts of climate change. The resolution was proposed by Vanuatu and a core group of 18 countries, including Vietnam. It would be the first time the ICJ gives its legal opinions on climate change. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Vietnam has promoted the development for a draft resolution through multiple meetings and rounds of consultations. Vietnam’s contribution to the promotion of the initiative reaffirms the country’s international commitments, as well as highlighting Vietnam’s role as a responsible member when it comes to solving global issues. Vietnam stressed that climate change is happening in a complex manner, and the adoption of the resolution is just the beginning step. Vietnam also called for countries to participate … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes resolution on climate change at UN General Assembly

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang , Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), as Vice-President of the UN General Assembly , adopts the resolution (Photo: VNA) New York(VNA) -  Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), as Vice-President of the UN General Assembly, on March 29 chaired its discussion and vote on a resolution asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to define the obligations of states to combat climate change. The resolution was put forward by Vanuatu and a “core group” of 18 countries, including Vietnam. Under the resolution, UN member states requested the world court to give opinions on the obligations of states under international law to protect the environment against greenhouse gas emissions, as well as on legal responsibilities of countries which have caused negative impacts of climate change on many other countries. With this resolution, the ICJ will, for the first time, … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to resolution seeking ICJ’s act related to climate change

The Vietnam national football team are likely to be drawn against strong opponents in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup 2023 finals as they have been placed in the number three seed group, Pot 3, ahead of the tournament’s draw in May. In accordance with the latest FIFA rankings, Vietnam have been put in Pot 3 together with Bahrain, Syria, Palestine, Kyrgyzstan, and Lebanon. Vietnam may be drawn in the same group alongside regional powerhouses like Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, from the other seed groups. The hosts and defending champions Qatar are in Pot 1, alongside Japan, Iran, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. Pot 2 sees the presence of Iraq, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Uzbekistan, China, and Jordan, that all have higher positions than Vietnam in the FIFA rankings. Finally, Pot 4 draws the participation of India, Tajikistan, Hong Kong (China), and three other Southeast Asian representatives: Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam to face strong rivals at 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Vietnam’s engagement in U.N. resolution that urges the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to outline nations' legal obligations related to curbing climate change disasters and their impacts on vulnerable communities proves the country’s point of view, the ambassador said in a recent interview to the Vietnam News Agency right after the resolution was adopted on March 29. The resolution, co-sponsored by 132 countries, calls on the ICJ to lay out nations' obligations for protecting Earth's climate, and the legal consequences they face if they don't. The court's opinion would be non-binding. Giang described the adoption of the resolution as particularly significant. First, it shows the enormous consequences of climate change and the urgency to strengthen climate change response. Second, the urgency has become so great that it has attracted widespread international attention. Third, the adoption of the resolution by consensus shows the advantages of the multilateral approach, … [Read more...] about Vietnam emphasizes global multilateral approaches to solving climate change issues