<p>In a reversal of Trump policy, the US will seek to rejoin UNESCO and pay back dues because of the perception that China has gained extensive influence over the body, which supervises international educational and cultural heritage initiatives. </p>
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had a meeting in Paris on June 5 with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who affirmed that Vietnam has always been a responsible member and one of the pioneering countries in implementing UNESCO programmes and activities.