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PM Pham Minh Chinh (centre) chairs the teleconference on IUU fishing prevention and control on December 1. Photo: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for concerted efforts to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while chairing a teleconference with 28 coastal provinces and cities on December 1, VNA reported Thursday. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) reported that IUU fishing has been reeled in since the European Commission issued a “yellow card” warning five years ago. However, problems and shortcomings remain, regarding which an EC delegation gave recommendations on during their third inspection recently, MARD noted, adding that the EC also highly valued Vietnam’s strong political resolve, especially the drastic directions delivered by the Government and the PM. At the meeting, ministries, sectors and localities pointed out causes and obstacles, looked into international experience, and proposed solutions to prevent IUU ...

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly was held in New York, the USA, on October 11, in which it elected 14 countries to be members of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, including Vietnam. Rad Kivette – CEO of VinaCapital Foundation (Photo: VinaCapital Foundation) 1. How do you assess Vietnam’s successful election? I am so proud that Vietnam has been elected to another 2 year seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council- the second time in eight years. It is clear that the UN membership as well as the rest of the world understand and appreciate what I witness every day as I work nationwide in Vietnam. Vietnam’s commitment to human rights, their ability to lead on the world’s stage and their strong belief in the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for everyone leaves no one behind. 2. What should Vietnam focus on well perform its role as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council? Vietnam shoul...