Receiving U.N. Resident Coordinator Pauline Tamesis, and heads of U.N. agencies in Vietnam on November 10 on the occasion of the U.N. Day (October 24), PM Chinh stressed that Vietnam pursues a foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, and multilateralism and diversification of international relations; and strongly supports multilateralism and the central role of the U.N.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives U.N. Resident Coordinator Pauline Tamesis and heads of U.N. agencies in Vietnam |
The country is ready to cooperate, share, contribute to, and work with the U.N. to implement global, comprehensive, and inclusive solutions to current challenges, while always supporting peace, promoting sustainable development, and ensuring human rights, he affirmed.
The Government leader took this occasion to discuss several key areas of cooperation between Vietnam and the U.N. in the coming period, particularly in the implementation of Vietnam’s three strategic breakthroughs relating to institutions, infrastructure, and human resources, and the outcomes of the Summit of the Future, and the acceleration of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Chinh also proposed U.N. organizations in Vietnam continue to collaborate closely with ministries, sectors, and localities; provide policy consultancy; mobilize international resources, particularly in science, technology and innovation; and help the country enhance national governance capacity, and human resource training to meet the needs and align with its development directions and priorities in the coming period, especially in achieving two long-term goals of becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, and a high-income developed country by 2045.
At the meeting, the guests highly evaluated Vietnam's role, strong commitments, and positive contributions within U.N. mechanisms. They welcomed the nation's efforts in promoting the realization of the U.N.'s common priorities and the international community's goals, especially in maintaining peace and fostering sustainable development.
Speaking highly of Vietnam's efforts and development achievements in recent years, the leaders of U.N. bodies in Hanoi affirmed their commitments to continue strong cooperation with the country, especially in implementing the outcomes of the Summit of the Future, promoting digital transformation, applying artificial intelligence, successfully implementing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), addressing climate change, protecting the environment, enhancing disaster resilience and response, and improving public health.
Source: VNA