Hanoi, June 28 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son received UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Hanoi on June 28, during which he affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to multilateral cooperation and the organisation's role.

Son praised Azoulay's contributions in enhancing UNESCO's global influence. He said that Vietnam remains committed to being a responsible member across all five of UNESCO's key governing bodies, and actively contributing to promoting dialogue, solidarity, and international cooperation, and upholding the role of culture in the post-2030 UN development agenda.

Azoulay expressed her appreciation for Vietnam's strong engagement, describing it as a trusted strategic partner. She w...