Hanoi, Oct. 15 -- Vietnam's re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term with the highest vote count in the Asia-Pacific group underscores global confidence in the country's policies and its 80-year journey of independence and 40 years of reforms, particularly in ensuring human rights, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang told the press on October 15.

Giang said the result attests to Vietnam's relentless efforts to safeguard independence, freedom and national unity, while maintaining an environment of peace, stability, security and safety in which people are placed at the centre of all policies and guidelines, serving as both the driver and goal of development. It also underscores t...