Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81
Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam has proposed four major orientations to steer and manage change so that competition does not turn into confrontation, differences do not lead to conflict, and scientific – technological progress does not create new divisions.
The General Secretary and President of Vietnam addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) on September 22, emphasizing the importance of restoring trust among nations based on respect for the UN Charter and international law. He stressed that all nations must respect each other's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to choose their own development paths, refraining from interfering in internal affairs and threatening the use of force in violation of international law.
The General Secretary and President called for managing differences responsibly, preventing crises, controlling competition, maintaining dialogue, and honoring commitments. He emphasized the central role of the UN in addressing common issues and protecting civilians in conflicts, ensuring access to humanitarian aid, and respecting international humanitarian law.
The Vietnamese leader also highlighted the importance of fostering equitable, humane, inclusive, and sustainable development, implementing international commitments to deliver a peaceful, safe, civilized, and happy life for people. He urged the strengthening of the multilateral trading system to remain open, fair, and transparent, guaranteeing development opportunities for all nations.
The top Vietnamese leader underscored the need to proactively shape technology governance, ensuring progress serves humanity and fosters shared development, while avoiding new forms of dependency or conflict. He called for inclusive, secure, transparent, and responsible technology governance principles, ensuring technology serves humanity while respecting national sovereignty and the right to autonomous development.
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