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UNICEF wants to support more Vietnamese children in far-flung areas: executive director

Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Catherine Russell on November 29 said that UNICEF will stand side by side with Vietnam in supporting children, especially those living in ethnic-inhabited and remote areas, to ensure no one is left behind.
UNICEF wants to support more Vietnamese children in far-flung areas: executive director ảnh 1Ethnic boy receives medical check-up (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Executive Director of the United Nations Children’sFund (UNICEF) Catherine Russell on November 29 said that UNICEF will stand sideby side with Vietnam in supporting children, especially those living inethnic-inhabited and remote areas, to ensure no one is left behind.

She made the pledge during her working session with AmbassadorDang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations(UN).

She said she was delighted to witness Vietnam’s efforts andachievements in promoting children’s rights during her recent visit to Vietnam,and acknowledged the country’s contributions to the organisation’s works.

Giang said that Russel’s visit is of significance,contributing to the good relationship between Vietnam and the UNICEF on theoccasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership to the UN.

He thanked UNICEF for its support in implementing policiesfor children in Vietnam, as well as the country's COVID-19 prevention and control work, and vaccinecoverage through the COVAX Programme.

The diplomat affirmed that Vietnam is willing to participatemore actively and substantively in UNICEF's strategies, programmes andactivities at the global level./.     
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