PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs a ceremony marking Vietnam's 78th National Day and 46 years of Vietnam's accession to the United Nations (UN) at the UN headquarters in New York, the US, on September 22, 2023. (Photo: VOV)

In his remarks, PM Chinh highlighted that Vietnam has contributed its efforts to realise the UN’s goals since it joined the organisation 46 years ago. Vietnam’s formation, struggle and development history is always associated with the UN’s values and principles, and is a part of the international community’s flow.

Vietnam is now among the 40 leading economies in the world, and enters the global top 20 economies in terms of international trade, Mr. Chinh said, adding Vietnam stands ready to welcome international friends, tell stories of a peaceful and stable country as well as a people of industriousness, creativity and strong passion – the stories about an independent and resilient Vietnam who is a trustworthy friend and partner, and a proactive and responsible member of the international community.

The Vietnamese Party and State will continue their care for, and make more efforts for a prosperous nation, he said.

Addressing the ceremony, President of the 78th UN General Assembly Dennis Francis said that after 78 years of gaining independence, Vietnam has been developing extraordinarily from a poor nation to a middle-income, dynamic country with a strong startup spirit.

Vietnam has worked actively to promote multilateralism, fully implemented and heightened the values of the UN Charter, while engaging in a wide range of the UN’s activities, which illustrated Vietnam’s commitment to the UN’s common goals, he said.

Francis expressed his hope that Vietnam will continue to engage and make more contributions to the UN’s goals, and affirmed that he supports all of UN member states, including Vietnam, to implement the UN Charter and the sustainable development goals, and outline a roadmap towards the Summit of the Future.