(VOVWORLD) -Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has reaffirmed Vietnam's desire to contribute to global efforts to promote and protect human rights by nominating itself to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure.
 A meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Photo: telesurenglish |
Addressing the opening the session of the UN Human Rights Council, Minister Son said Vietnam is ready to cooperate with other countries to promote the principles of the UN Charter and international law. Vietnam is interested in ensuring human rights in all aspects, he said, with priority given to protecting the rights of vulnerable groups, promoting gender equality, and ensuring human rights in dealing with global issues, especially climate change response.
The 49th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council concluded last week in Geneva, after five weeks of in-person and online meetings.
Vietnam actively participated in developing documents and resolutions adopted by the Human Rights Council at these meetings, notably the resolution on ensuring fair, timely and comprehensive access to COVID-19 vaccines.