Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives WB Country Director in Vietnam Victoria Kwakwa (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government will continue to tighten cooperation with the World Bank, especially in coping with climate change and🧔 saltwater intrusion, improving public administration and investm♔ent climate, and fighting corruption.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who was sworn in on April 7, made the remarks at a reception for World Bank (WB) Country Director in Vietnam Victoria Kwakwa in Hanoi on April 9.
He said Vietnam appreciates the effective support and consultation of the WB in general and Country Director Victoria Kwakwa in particular, and regards the bank as a reliable partner and great friend of the country.
The Government leader suggested the two sides increase the exchange of information to improve collaboration efficiency.
For her part, Victoria Kwakwa congratulated Nguyen Xuan Phuc on his election as Prime Minister and the National Assembly approval of the new Cabinet members.
She affirmed that the WB attaches importance to its cooperative ties with Vietnam and hopes the new PM will work to elevate bilateral cooperation to a new height.
The official noted that the WB is keen to cooperate with the Vietnamese Government in coping with climate change, developing the private economic sector, and enhancing the Government’s accountability and anti-corruption capacity.
She expressed her deep concern over the ongoing severe drought and saltwater intrusion in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta, saying the WB has been supporting Vietnam to deal with the issues in the short and middle terms so that the country can adapt more effectively to climate change and mitigate related damages.
Regarding the development of the private economic sector, Kwakwa advised the Vietnamese Government to step up institutional reform and create an equal playground for all types of businesses, thus helping them connect with global value chains, especially when the country is making negotiations as well as preparations for joining a number of big free trade agreements.
The WB is willing to provide financial and expertise support for Vietnam to develop its private economic sector, she added.-VNA
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Construction and urban managers are being equipped with knowledge to build modern and civilised urban areas in Vietnam, at an ongoing training course in the central city of Da Nang.
Vietnam is a successful example in realising the strategic targets of the World Bank (WB) according to the bank’s Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD), an expert has said.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives WB Country Director in Vietnam Victoria Kwakwa (Photo: VNA)
