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

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Ha Noi.

Son praised Azoulay’s contributions in enhancing UNESCO’s global influence. He said that Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam’s strong engagement, describing it as a trusted strategic partner.

She welcomed Viet Nam’s proposals for cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and renewable energy, and supported the idea of establishing a regional AI training centre and a UNESCO Chair in Viet Nam.

The two sides agreed to expand joint efforts in heritage preservation, including support for restoring the Kinh Thien Palace at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and nominating sites such as Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac, and Cu Chi Tunnels for UNESCO recognition.

In recognition of her contributions to promoting Viet Nam’s cultural heritage and further strengthening the strategic partnership between Viet Nam and UNESCO, Deputy PM and FM Son presented UNESCO Director-General Azoulay with the “For the Cause of Viet Nam’s Diplomacy” insignia.

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