4th Partnership for Green Growth and Global Goals 2030 Summit opens in Hanoi
The summit is the first multilateral high-level conference in the field of green growth, green transition, and sustainable development hosted by Vietnam.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the opening of the P4G Summit in Hanoi on April 16. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – 🐎The 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit with the theme of “Sustainable and People-Centred Green Transition” officially opened in Hanoi on April 16 afternoon.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam attended and delivered a policy message at the opening ceremony, which was chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The two-day summit has brought together over 1,000 representatives from over 40 countries, territories and international organisations, including Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun, and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina J. Mohammed.
The summit is the first multilateral high-level conference in the field of green growth, green transition, and sustainable development hosted by Vietnam.
Welcoming delegates to the event, PM Chinh said that since its inception in Copenhagen in 2018, the P4G Summit has demonstrated the far-reaching impact of a world leading forum for promoting public-private partnerships, connecting governments, businesses and social organisations to jointly come up with breakthrough solutions for green growth, contributing to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to 2030.
He said that as the world is facing unprecedented challenges such as natural disasters, climate change, pandemics, environmental pollution, resource depletion, and an aging population, green transition and sustainable development are inevitable trends, top priorities, and strategic choices for nations and people globally.
At the opening ceremony of the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit on April 16 (Photo: VNA)
The 4th P4G Summit reflects a shared desire for a bright, green, clean, and beautiful world, the PM said, emphasising that the human factor is the centre, the subject, the goal, the driving force, and the resources for the greening process and sustainable development in the world.
According to the PM, facing difficulties and challenges also presents opportunities for countries to develop together, overcoming headwinds for the enduring development of nations, and for the happiness of all people worldwide.
The green transition in the world has not been easy with both successes and failures, but it has left important lessons, which are valuable guides as the world is entering a new phase of development that is greener, more inclusive, and more sustainable, PM Chinh said, adding these include ensuring an inclusive, comprehensive, global approach that leaves no one behind, especially vulnerable and disadvantaged groups during the green transition process.
"A green economy requires green businesses. A green society requires green citizens. A green world requires green nations. The participation, contribution, and enjoyment of the benefits from the green transition are both responsibility and interest of all nations and peoples, in the spirit of ‘working together, winning together, benefiting together, and developing together," the leader emphasised.
He said science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation also play a key role, while markets lead the way and social awareness serves as a foundation in promoting green transition, upholding the principles of equality, fairness, and responsibility in this process.
For Vietnam, PM Chinh said that together with digital transformation, Vietnam identifies green transition as an objective necessity, a key factor, and a breakthrough driving force to promote rapid growth and sustainable development. This aligns with the strategic goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, and a developed, high-income country by 2045, while also contributing to the gradual realisation of Vietnam's commitment at COP26 to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The PM said as the host of the fourth P4G Summit, Vietnam has three suggestions for discussions which pave the way for further cooperation in the coming time.
First, Vietnam recommends to perfect green mindset, focusing on the development of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation linked to green growth. This includes recognising that green resources stem from green thinking, green growth is driven by green transition, and green resources arises from the green awareness of people and businesses across nations and regions.
Second, it is necessary to build a responsible green community, in which, the government plays a guiding role, encouraging and ensuring a stable and favourable institutional environment for green growth; the private sector serves as a core in technology investment and the dissemination of green standards; the scientific community leads in developing green technologies and training green human resources; and citizens continuously enhance their green awareness, truly becoming beneficiaries of the outcomes of green transformation.
Third, international cooperation and robust multilateral green cooperation models need to be promoted, particularly public-private partnerships (PPP), South-South cooperation, North-South cooperation, and multilateral cooperation frameworks. This aims to eliminate institutional barriers, enhance access, and accelerate the flow of green capital, green technology, and green governance.
Developed countries should take the lead in fulfilling commitments to provide financial, technological, and institutional reform support, while developing countries need to leverage their internal strengths and effectively utilise external resources, the PM added.
Prior to the opening ceremony of the summit, PM Chinh and other delegates attended the inauguration of an exhibition on green growth./.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (centre) and delegates kick off the Green Growth Exhibition on April 16. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam is accelerating strategic breakthroughs and making the best preparations for a development path that is rapid, green, inclusive, and sustainable, Party General Secretary To Lam said.
The Vietnamese legislature will continue to coordinate with its Lao counterpart in perfecting the legal framework, supervising the implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements, and promoting joint initiatives at regional parliamentary forums, contributing to realising the goals of the two countries, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said.
Vietnam currently has over 4,000 innovative startups, including two unicorns valued at over 1 billion USD, 11 companies valued at over 100 million USD, more than 1,400 startup support organisations, 202 co-working spaces, 208 investment funds, and 35 business promotion organisations. Among these, it is estimated that around 200-300 companies focus on green transition, covering areas such as renewable energy, environmental technology, sustainable agriculture, and the circular economy.
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.
