Vietnamese President Addresses UN General Assembly on Peace and Sustainable Development

Vietnamese President Tô Lâm delivered a speech at the high-level general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 22 (Hanoi time, September 23 morning) in New York, USA. During his address, President Lâm highlighted the complex challenges facing the international community and stressed the importance of international cooperation for maintaining peace and security, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He particularly emphasized the necessity of resolving conflicts and disputes between nations through peaceful means, advocating for the strengthening of multilateralism and an order based on international law. President Lâm also affirmed Vietnam's commitment to upholding the principles of the UN Charter and contributing to global peace and stability. He presented Vietnam's efforts to balance economic growth with social development and expressed its intention to deepen cooperation with the international community towards achieving the SDGs. During the UN General Assembly, President Tô Lâm also held meetings with the President of the 81st UN General Assembly and engaged with leaders of participating countries. Additionally, he received an award from the Foreign Policy Association of the United States, marking an opportunity to showcase Vietnam's presence on the international stage. Vietnam continues to pursue a foreign policy that deepens cooperation with the international community while maintaining its economic growth under a one-party system. This address at the UN General Assembly once again demonstrated Vietnam's diplomatic stance on contributing to regional and global peace, stability, and sustainable development.