Guterres made the statements during his meeting in New Yorkon October 13 with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative ofVietnam to the UN.
He told the diplomat that he will pay an official visit toVietnam on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to theUN later this year.
According to him, his visit aims to deliver a strong message ofthe importance the UN attaches to the Vietnam-UN partnership over the past 45years, affirming that Vietnam is one of the indispensable members of the UN,and has been making significant contributions to the UN's common work insolving global challenges, for peace and development in the world.
Ambassador Giang emphasised the significance of theSecretary-General's visit, affirming that Vietnam is committed to making active contributions to the UN’s common work, including promoting theSustainable Development Goals, response to climate change and maintenanceof international peace and security./.