Hanoi, Nov. 4 -- The Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on November 4 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in sustainable, equitable development and international integration in the field of ethnic affairs.

The MoU, based on principles of equality, respect, and non-legally binding cooperation, establishes a framework for collaboration in areas of mutual interest. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of state management in ethnic affairs while promoting comprehensive, deep, and substantive international integration in the time to come.

Under the agreement, the two sides will cooperate during 2025-2030, with a vision toward 2045, focusing on key areas such as i...