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81st UNGA and Vietnam diplomatic activities

Overview

World leaders are attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York under the theme ‘Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All’. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used the platform to emphasize the need for multilateralism and the reform of the UN Security Council, calling the veto power a “privilege of folly”. Defending national sovereignty, Lula criticized American interventionism and described U.S. foreign policy regarding Venezuela, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Cuba as a form of neocolonialism, stating, “Brazil is not the backyard of anyone”. He also advocated for taxing the super-rich, criticized the concentration of power among “techno-oligarchs”, and described the actions of the Netanyahu government in Gaza as “genocide”, while condemning Hamas terrorist acts. Following the assembly, Lula asserted Brazil's intent to negotiate as a sovereign nation in response to upcoming tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, telling the New York Times that Brazil will not participate in a “new Cold War environment”. Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam participated in the assembly, emphasizing the importance of managing global differences through dialogue and international law, specifically citing the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Following his UN mission, To Lam conducted a state visit to Canada in late September 2026, upgrading bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership. From October 19 to 24, 2026, To Lam concluded a high-level diplomatic tour of Denmark, the European Union, and Belgium. Relations with Denmark were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on renewable energy, offshore wind, and smart seaports. In Denmark, 16 cooperation agreements were signed covering trade, clean energy, and sustainable tourism.

Entities

To Lam · Vietnam · United Nations · Canada · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Vietnam and Denmark expand healthcare and technology cooperation

    Vietnam and Denmark are strengthening ties through the 2026 Healthcare Cooperation Conference, focusing on smart hospitals, digital medicine, and biomedical innovation following a strategic partnership upgrade.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Vietnam and Denmark upgrade relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

    Vietnam and Denmark have upgraded their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signing 16 agreements covering trade, clean energy, and aviation cooperation.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 23 sources
    Vietnam President To Lam concludes European tour to Denmark, EU, and Belgium

    President To Lam’s diplomatic tour of Denmark, the EU, and Belgium focused on deepening strategic partnerships in green energy, semiconductors, AI, and sustainable logistics to strengthen ties with Europe.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Vietnam elevates relations with Denmark, EU, and Belgium

    President To Lam's visit to Denmark, the EU, and Belgium resulted in elevating Vietnam-Denmark relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expanding cooperation in green energy and sustainable growth

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 41 sources
    Vietnam and EU/Belgium elevate strategic ties during President To Lam's visit

    President To Lam's official visit to Denmark, the EU, and Belgium resulted in a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Denmark and the ratification of the EVIPA by the Belgian House of Representatives.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 40 sources
    Vietnam upgrades relations with Denmark and EU to Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships

    President To Lam’s October 2026 European visit resulted in upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with Denmark and the EU, focusing on energy, security, and trade.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam identified as key to Canada's market diversification strategy

    Vietnam is becoming a strategic priority for Canada's market diversification, potentially serving as a gateway to ASEAN for Canadian firms and a bridge to North America for Vietnamese businesses.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lula da Silva asserts Brazil's sovereignty amid U.S. tariff threats

    President Lula da Silva affirmed to the New York Times that Brazil will negotiate as a sovereign nation regarding upcoming U.S. tariffs and will not join a Cold War-style confrontation.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Vietnam and Canada expand scientific and technological cooperation

    Vietnam and Canada are expanding scientific and technological cooperation following their upgrade to a strategic partnership, focusing on energy, AI, and digital innovation.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    To Lam attends 81st UN General Assembly in New York

    Vietnamese leader To Lam addressed the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, while UN officials noted intense diplomatic activity and ongoing challenges regarding global commitments.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Canada expands strategic partnerships with EU and Vietnam

    Canada is expanding its strategic partnerships, elevating ties with Vietnam to a strategic level and exploring an ‘associated member’ status with the EU to bolster resource and technological resilience.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Lula addresses UN General Assembly on multilateralism and sovereignty

    At the 81st UN General Assembly, President Lula da Silva criticized the legitimacy of multilateral institutions and defended national sovereignty against the use of force by powerful nations.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam President To Lam addresses UN General Assembly

    President To Lam addressed the UN General Assembly, advocating for dispute management through international law, and met with Vladimir Putin to strengthen Vietnam-Russia relations.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Vietnam and Canada upgrade relations to Strategic Partnership

    Vietnam and Canada have upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, adopting a comprehensive action plan to enhance cooperation in trade, technology, energy, and security.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Vietnam President To Lam addresses UN General Assembly

    Vietnam's President To Lam addressed the 81st UN General Assembly, advocating for responsible management of global differences through international law and peaceful dialogue.

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Lula defends Brazilian sovereignty and targets gambling at UN

    At the UN, President Lula defended Brazilian sovereignty, called for taxing the super-rich, and labeled Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. He also moved to ban online gambling in Brazil.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 39 sources
    Vietnam and Canada upgrade relations to Strategic Partnership

    Vietnam and Canada have upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership following a state visit by President To Lam, focusing on eight pillars including technology, energy, and trade integration.

  18. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lula da Silva asserts Brazilian sovereignty at UN General Assembly

    President Lula da Silva asserted Brazil's sovereignty at the UN General Assembly, while BNDES president Aloizio Mercadante called for autonomous international positioning.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 33 sources
    UN General Assembly: Leaders call for Security Council reform and health sovereignty

    At the UN General Assembly, President Lula and other leaders called for UN Security Council reform, increased regional health technology production, and strengthened multilateralism to address global crises.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 43 sources
    Vietnam and Canada upgrade relations to Strategic Partnership

    Vietnam and Canada have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership following a state visit by Vietnamese President To Lam to Ottawa, focusing on eight key pillars of cooperation.

  21. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lula defends Brazilian sovereignty at UN General Assembly

    President Lula defended Brazilian sovereignty at the UN, stating “Brazil does not fit in anyone's backyard” while warning against foreign interference in Latin American democratic processes.

  22. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lula defends Brazilian sovereignty at UN General Assembly

    At the UN General Assembly, President Lula da Silva defended Brazil's sovereignty and warned against foreign interference and neocolonialism in Latin America.

  23. [INTERNATIONAL] 303 sources
    Lula defends Brazilian sovereignty and UN reform at 81st General Assembly

    At the 81st UN General Assembly, President Lula defended Brazilian sovereignty and called for UN Security Council reform, while Secretary-General Guterres warned of the eroding two-state solution.

  24. [INTERNATIONAL] 42 sources
    To Lam conducts high-level diplomatic mission in New York

    Vietnamese President To Lam attended the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, proposing global management orientations and securing new UN cooperation frameworks for 2027-2031 while strengthening US ties.

  25. [INTERNATIONAL] 32 sources
    To Lam departs for UNGA 81, US activities, and Canada state visit

    Vietnamese leader To Lam is on a diplomatic mission to the UN, the US, and Canada from Sept 20-25, 2026, to strengthen multilateral ties and bilateral strategic partnerships.

  26. [INTERNATIONAL] 41 sources
    Lula da Silva travels to New York for 81st UN General Assembly

    President Lula da Silva will attend the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, where a bilateral meeting with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under consideration.

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