The host spoke highly of practical and effective cooperation between Vietnam and the IMF over the past years, especially in consultation for macro-economic, financial and monetary policies.

He affirmed Vietnam gives priority to further stabilizing macro-economy, controlling inflation, and improving output, efficiency and competitiveness of the economy.

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Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh (R) and head of the International Monetary Fund's Article IV Consultation of the Department of Asia-Pacific Era Dabla-Norris. Source: VNA

Regarding Vietnam’s economic development goal for 2020 – 2025 with a vision to 2030, Mr. Binh underlined that the country consistantly pursues its policy of continuing renovation and development of key areas, tasks and strategic breakthroughs.

He hoped that the IMF would continue supporting Vietnam in the time to come.

For her part, Norris lauded the Vietnamese Party and State’s policies of stabilizing macro-economy and renewing its growth model. She also pledged to continue fostering ties and cooperation between the IMF and Vietnam in the future.

Translated by Song Anh