Vietnam transforms from aid recipient to UN partner
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Pauline Tamesis, the UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, discussed the growing partnership between Vietnam and the United Nations, noting Vietnam’s shift from receiving aid to actively contributing to global solutions.
For decades, Vietnam has evolved from a country recovering from war to an upper-middle-income economy deeply involved in international affairs. The country now shares its experiences in areas like peacekeeping and sustainable development with other nations.
Tamesis highlighted the significance of Vietnam’s high-level delegation, led by the Party General Secretary and State President, to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. This delegation underscored Vietnam’s commitment to multilateralism and its willingness to act as a bridge for international cooperation. The UN Secretary-General emphasized rebuilding trust in the multilateral system as a key challenge. Looking ahead, the UN and Vietnam are developing a new Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2027 to 2031.
This framework aims to safeguard Vietnam’s development gains, address challenges like climate change, and support the country’s ambition to become a developed, high-income nation by 2045. The UN will continue to provide expertise while Vietnam shares its innovations and contributes to global progress, particularly in areas like digital transformation and climate resilience.
