Vietnam Reaffirms Commitment to Multilateralism at 63rd AALCO Session

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Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan led a delegation to the 63rd session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) in Kampala, Uganda, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1955 Bandung Conference, a milestone in post-colonial era political cooperation among Asian and African nations. Tuan underscored AALCO's role as a key inter-regional legal forum, reflecting Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of comprehensive international integration and strong support for multilateralism. The Vietnamese delegation made significant contributions to the meeting, addressing pressing legal issues and reaffirming the country's commitment to strengthening international law.

Key Takeaways:

  • A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Le Anh Tuan attended the 63rd AALCO session in Kampala, Uganda, from September 8-10.
  • Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and international law, with the UN as its core, emphasizing the importance of strengthening international law and promoting progressive legal development.
  • The meeting took place in the context of the 70th anniversary of the 1955 Bandung Conference, a milestone in post-colonial era political cooperation among Asian and African nations.
  • The Vietnamese delegation made interventions across all agenda items, covering pressing legal issues including the law of the sea, marine environmental protection, and international law on cyberspace.
  • Vietnam will host the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi this October, and nearly 70 countries have confirmed participation.
  • Tuan met with Ugandan Foreign Minister General Odongo Jeje Abubakhar to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in trade and economic cooperation.
  • The Vietnamese delegation held bilateral exchanges with representatives from several countries, including the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Pakistan, to discuss plans for joint events at the signing ceremony and seek support for Vietnam's candidacy for judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).

Statistics:

  • 70 countries have confirmed participation in the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi.
  • Nearly 100 delegates attended a thematic seminar chaired by Tuan on September 9, discussing preparations for the October event.
  • Vietnam officially became an AALCO member in 2017, three years after serving as an observer.

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