UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN (Photo: baoquocte.vn)

The UN chief said he believes Vietnam will complete its development goals despite recent challenges in the region.

Ambassador Giang briefed Mr. Guterres on Vietnam's recent socio-economic development and thanked him for his support for Vietnam.

The two exchanged views on recent international issues and the Ambassador mentioned that Vietnam will host the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi on April 23.

This forum is a response by ASEAN to the Summit of the Future to be held by the UN in September 2024. Mr. Giang said the forum's discussions will provide a foundation for policy-making and shape the group’s vision of the future.