Representatives of the UN Human Rights Council at the convention in Geneva on March 11, 2019. (Photo: VNA) |
Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Ngoc Khanh cited strong reforms in economics, law, justice, non-discrimination, and public administration. Khanh said the material and spiritual lives of Vietnamese people have improved and that all reform efforts have received public support.
The convention has showcased the achievements and commitment of the Vietnamese government in protecting and promoting human rights and freedom.
The ICCPR is one of the most important international conventions, covering all the civil and political rights of every individual. Vietnam joined the convention on September 24, 1982.