Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang. Photo: VOV

The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, delivered the message on Monday while attending a range of diplomatic activities within the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Hang expressed concern over the slow progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and underscored that climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental pollution, economic and social headwinds, and financing gaps continue to pose serious obstacles, urging stronger commitments to multilateralism and the 2030 Agenda through practical and decisive actions.

She called on international partners to fulfill their commitments by mobilizing private investment for sustainable infrastructure, enhancing cooperation in technology and knowledge sharing, promoting responsible technology governance, and supporting developing countries in building capacity and applying digital technologies in key areas such as agriculture and healthcare.

Visitors to a photo exhibition featuring Vietnam's land and people. (Photo: VOV)

The same day, Deputy Minister Hang and Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN, co-chaired the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition on Vietnam’s land and people, accompanied by cultural activities featuring traditional Mid-Autumn Festival customs and Vietnamese cuisine.

In her remarks, Hang reiterated Vietnam’s commitment to advancing international law, fostering a culture of peace, and strengthening global institutions towards greater transparency and accountability. These commitments, she said, are embodied in Vietnam’s recent initiatives, including hosting the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in October 2025 in Hanoi and its candidacy for re-election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term.