Vietnam accepted 271 recommendations of 133 countries at the dialogue on human rights

On September 27, the United Nations Human Rights Council approved Vietnam’s National Report under the universal periodic review (UPR) cycle IV mechanism.

Approved 271/320 recommendations

Responding to the press on October 1, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet affirmed that this is the result of a long preparation process by the Vietnamese Government.

Accordingly, immediately after the dialogue session last May at the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs chaired and coordinated with ministries, branches and agencies to actively conduct a thorough review of all 320 cases. Recommendations were received from 133 countries and reported to the Prime Minister for approval.

At the meeting on September 27, Vietnam announced its decision to accept 271 out of 320 recommendations made by countries, reaching a rate of 84.7%.

“This is our highest approval rate in four cycles. This demonstrates Vietnam’s strong commitment to the UPR process, as well as affirms Vietnam’s desire and determination to protect and promote promote human rights,” Mr. Do Hung Viet affirmed.

About 90 countries, international organizations and a number of non-governmental organizations attended the meeting on September 27.

According to Mr. Viet, the vast majority of opinions expressed appreciation for Vietnam’s efforts, the participation of the Vietnamese delegation in open and frank exchanges and dialogues, and a lot of useful information. help the international community better understand the situation in Vietnam.

What was especially touching at the meeting was when countries and international friends took advantage of the limited time the United Nations Human Rights Council had for their speeches to express their feelings of solidarity and sharing. with the pain and loss caused by Typhoon Yagi recently to the Vietnamese people.

“Some statements also reviewed the struggle of the Vietnamese people to determine their own destiny and the path to independence, freedom, and happiness, considering it as the foundation to protect and promote human rights. people in Vietnam,” Deputy Minister Do Hung Viet shared further.

Refute stereotypes about human rights protection in Vietnam

On the occasion of the meeting on September 27, the Vietnamese delegation also updated information on new developments since the dialogue session last May in areas such as building and perfecting legal institutions, continuing to ensure basic foundations for socio-economic development to better ensure human rights in Vietnam.

At the same time, the Vietnamese delegation also promptly had opinions to refute false allegations and use of unverified information showing prejudices about Vietnam in the statements of a few non-governmental organizations. at the session.

Accordingly, Vietnam affirms that it always creates a favorable environment for people to participate in building legal policies.

The implementation of human rights also needs to be based on the rule of law, respecting the rights and interests of individuals and communities, for the stability and prosperity of the whole country.

Also at the United Nations Human Rights Council, Vietnam emphasized its determination to not tolerate actions that take advantage of freedom and democracy to incite and cause instability.

Regarding what needs to be done after the meeting on September 27, Mr. Do Hung Viet said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to coordinate with ministries and branches to build and report to the Prime Minister through a master plan to implement the plan. Declaring implementation of 271 approved recommendations.

This master plan will assign specific responsibilities and tasks to each ministry, branch and agency to implement recommendations, as well as propose a mechanism to monitor and evaluate that implementation.

Vietnam also plans to conduct a mid-term review to determine implementation progress and areas where further efforts are needed.

“In this process, Vietnam will continue to cooperate with the United Nations, international partners, and friend countries to have more resources to help us best implement recommendations,” Deputy Minister The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed.