New York, May 30 -- United Nations leaders have lauded Vietnam's active engagement and constructive contributions across the organisation's key pillars while receiving Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, who prepares to conclude his tenure as Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the UN.

Ambassador Giang paid farewell visits to President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly Philemon Yang and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on May 21 and 27, respectively.

At the meeting, Yang warmly congratulated Vietnam on its recent impressive socio-economic and diplomatic achievements. He praised the country's role and contributions across the UN's three pillars-peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights promotion.

He also...