Vietnam wins seat on UN Human Rights Council

At the election Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York, the U.S., it won 145 out of a total of 189 votes, according to UN WebTV.

The 13 other members elected are: Algeria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Georgia, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Morocco, Romania, South Africa, and Sudan.

Candidates are divided into five geographical regions, with the Asia-Pacific being the most competitive.

Vietnam was the only Southeast Asian candidate.

I congratulate:

Algeria
Bangladesh
Belgium
Chile
Costa Rica
Georgia
Germany
Kyrgyzstan
Maldives
Morocco @RomaniaUN_NY @SAMissionNY @SudanMissionUN @VietNam_UN

on their election to the Human Rights Council for the term 2023-2025. pic.twitter.com/ZFajw0Y2pr

— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) October 11, 2022

After the results were announced, the head of the Vietnamese delegation, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu, said it is a testament to Vietnam's position and reputation, which is constantly being strengthened and enhanced in the international arena.

It also shows the international community's recognition of Vietnam's efforts and achievements in human rights protection, he said.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Vietnamese delegation to the UN, emphasized the importance of the Human Rights Council and the high level of competition between the candidates.

With its message of "Mutual Respect. Dialogue and Cooperation. Ensuring All Human Rights, for all," Vietnam would contribute to the greater cause of protecting and promoting human rights in the next three years, he said.

Through dialogue and cooperation, Vietnam would promote priorities such as protecting vulnerable groups and ensuring human rights in response to global issues, he added.

This is the second time Vietnam has been elected to the UNHCR after 2014-16.

The 47-nation body is tasked with promoting and protecting human rights.