PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc values UNDP’s support for Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s assistance for Vietnam over the past four decades when he met with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in central Da Nang city on June 27.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in Da Nang city on June 27 (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Prime MinisterNguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s assistance forVietnam over the past four decades when he met with UNDP Administrator AchimSteiner in central Da Nang city on June 27.
Meeting on the sidelines of the 6th GlobalEnvironmental Facility (GEF) Assembly, they discussed the UN’s efforts to improvethe transparency, representativeness and democracy of UN organisations to bettersupport countries in realising the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
PM Phuc affirmed Vietnam’s support for makinguse of the outcomes and experiences in implementing the “Delivering as One”(DaO) initiative to reform the UN development system.
Vietnam is proud to be one of the countriestaking the lead in the DaO initiative and the first nation to have the GreenOne UN House, a symbol of the Vietnam-UN cooperation as well as the resolve toenhance the UN’s connectivity and efficiency, he said.
At the meeting, both host and guest agreed onthe need to foster Vietnam’s cooperation with the UN and the UNDP.
The Vietnamese leader lauded relations betweenthe country and the UN over the past four decades. He stressed Vietnam respectsthe UN’s central role, adding it will continue making contributions to allthree pillars of the UN, which are peace and security, human rights anddevelopment.
2018 marks 40 years of Vietnam-UNDP cooperation.PM Phuc thanked the UNDP for its support for Vietnam in the post-war andrebuilding period and the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals(MDGs) and now the Sustainable Development Goals.
For his part, Administrator Steiner said he wasimpressed with the achievements Vietnam has obtained after more than 30 yearsof reforms, especially successes in socio-economic development and fulfillingmany MDGs ahead of schedule.
He also lauded the UNDP’s friendly cooperationwith Vietnam. He said through the working sessions with Vietnam’s ministriesand sectors on May 26, he learned about the country’s development focuses,including adapting to climate change and capitalising on opportunities broughtby Industry 4.0.
Vietnam’s innovation spirit has inspired othercountries, Steiner noted, adding that the UNDP will stand with the country tocontinue supporting its development process.-VNA
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will support the construction of 300 houses in the central provinces of Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen and Quang Nam, which were seriously affected by typhoon Damrey in 2017.
Over 1,400 students of Binh Dong secondary school in HCM City have just joined drills of emergency evacuation in case of natural disasters such as tsunami and flood, according to the UNDP.
A workshop took place in Hanoi on April 18 to review and update Vietnam’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
The UN Development Programme (UNDP), Citi Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) jointly organised a diagnostic workshop on the state of the social impact startup ecosystem in Hanoi on June 15.
Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Vice Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, began a two-day visit to Vietnam on June 26 with a view to strengthening the partnership between the Vietnamese Government and the UN, focusing on sustainable development.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in Da Nang city on June 27 (Photo: VNA) 
