Geneva, Oct. 20 -- Vietnam remains steadfast in supporting the central role of the United Nations in maintaining peace, promoting cooperation, and addressing global and universal challenges, including trade, investment, and inclusive and sustainable development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed.

The PM delivered his remarks in a pre-recorded video message sent to the opening of the 16th session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) on October 20.

Firstly, the PM underscored that as the world is now at a historic turning point that demands mindset reform, deep thinking, and bold action, people must be placed at the centre, as the main stakeholder, the resource, the driving force, and the ultimate goal of develop...