Hanoi: Vietnam has freshly secured re-election as a member of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) for the 2025-2031 term, garnering 175 out of 183 votes. This marks the Southeast Asian nation’s second term on the legal body, following its initial tenure from 2019 to 2025. In Asia-Pacific, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea joined Vietnam in securing the membership.

According to Vietnam News Agency, Vietnam’s re-election reflects the international community’s recognition of its active contributions and commitment to international trade law development. The country has emphasized its role in fostering a fair, efficient, and harmonized legal framework for international trade and commerce.

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law plays a pivotal role in modernizing and harmonizing rules on international business. Vietnam’s involvement in UNCITRAL is viewed as a significant step in its broader strategy to integr
ate more deeply into the global economy and reinforce its legal and institutional capacities in trade.

The support for Vietnam’s candidacy from a vast majority of UN member states underscores the confidence in Vietnam’s experience and capabilities. As Vietnam prepares for its upcoming term, it is expected to continue advocating for legal frameworks that facilitate trade, investment, and economic development globally.