International community should have an impartial view on Vietnam’s human rights achievements
27/3/18
The
achievements in the protection and promotion of human rights of Vietnam have
recently proved tireless efforts of the State of Vietnam in building a
socialist rule-of-law State, which considers the people the goal, the driving
force and also the center of all policies for the development of the country.
Việt
Nam plans to maintain dialogue on human rights with certain countries and
partners to strengthen mutual understanding, share experiences and open
opportunities for bilateral relationships in human rights, said the foreign
ministry spokesperson.
Asked
about the country’s stance towards some partners’ concerns about Việt Nam’s
promotion and protection of people’s rights recently, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng told a press briefing that all mankind
values human rights, but countries have different approaches and priorities due
to differences in history, culture, political institutions and development
level.
“This
is a normal reality in international relations. It is important that we stay
ready for co-operation and dialogue in the spirit of co-operation, construction
and mutual respect,” Hằng said. “We would like to see an objective,
comprehensive and impartial view on Việt Nam’s efforts and achievements in
ensuring human rights from the international community.”
Speaking
about crucial advancements the country has made in promoting human rights, the
spokesperson said that in the coming time, Việt Nam would prioritise the
continued reinforcing of the legal system so that people can better exercise
basic rights of freedom in line with Constitution 2013 and Việt Nam’s
international commitments; and promoting socio-economic development in order to
improve conditions and resources for poverty reduction and to improve the
spiritual and material life of people.
Hằng
also mentioned priorities include improving access to social welfares and
education, enhancing education in human rights to raise people’s awareness and
law enforcement capacity in this regard. She also pledged to reduce barriers to
women’s empowerment.
“Continued
promotion of gender equality is an essential element to build up a strong human
resource as well as to improve the quality of life of each individual, family
and the whole society,” she said.
The
foreign ministry published the book entitled “Protecting and Promoting Human
Rights in Việt Nam” in Vietnamese, English and French. The publication follows
the foreign ministry’s book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human
Rights in Việt Nam” published in 2005.
The
book provides updated information on laws, policies, efforts and achievements
the country has made in the field of human rights as well as challenges and
priorities to enhance human rights in Việt Nam.
The
spokesperson announced that Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and his spouse will
attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the 69th anniversary of the
Republic Day in India from January 24-26 at the invitation of Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
She
also said that Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ will attend the annual
World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 22 to 25 and visit
Portugal from January 26 to 28./.
All comments [ 1 ]
They should get rid of their prejudice on Vietnam. Vietnam has no war, Vietnam has been a developing country on all aspects, even human rights.
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