Hanoi, April 30 -- Vietnam has been exerting efforts in protecting and promoting human rights, which could be seen in its commitments made as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for 2023-2025 and achievements during the previous two terms serving in this role. On October 14, 2025, Vietnam, a member of the UNHRC for the 2023-2025 term, was elected to this post by the UN General Assembly for 2026-2028 with 180 votes, the highest number in the Asia-Pacific region. Vietnam's re-election reflects the international community's objective and positive assessment of its commitments, efforts, and achievements in protecting and promoting human rights, including efforts to reform the development model, streamline the administr...