Deputy PM attends closing of global financing pact summit, receives US Presidential Envoy
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha attended the closing session of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact held in Paris at June 23 noon (local time).
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (R) attends closing session of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha attendedthe closing session of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact held in Parisat June 23 noon (local time).
With over 100 discussions, the two-day summit attracted theparticipation of State and government leaders of 40 countries, and leadingofficials of many international organisations and financial institutions suchas the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, aswell as business executives and leaders of socio-political organisations.
The summit showed the international community’s deep concernover global challenges and the joint efforts of countries and internationalorganisations in solving such problems as poverty and climate change to ensuresustainable development goals.
Developed countries have made several specific commitmentson financial support for developing countries including allocating 100 billion specialdrawing rights (SDRs) to vulnerable countries; striving for a target of mobilising100 billion USD for climate finance, and promoting the enhancement of thelending capacity of multilateral banks by 200 billion USD in the next 10 years.
The summit also approved a number of important documentssuch as the Paris Consensus for the People and the Planet, the vision statementof the multilateral development banks, the minute of the summit outcomes and aroadmap for the implementation of the commitments.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha receives US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry. (Photo: VNA)
On this occasion, Deputy PM Ha received US Special Presidential Envoy forClimate John Kerry. The two sides expressed satisfaction at the fine developments in the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership in various fields onthe basis of equality, and mutual respect and benefits.
Ha affirmed his desire to continue developing thecomprehensive partnership, emphasising that the two countries still have greatpotential for cooperation. He also welcomed US partners to cooperate in thefields of renewable energy and smart power transmission in Vietnam.
John Kerry appreciated the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to and efforts in renewable energy development, and showed his hope that Vietnamwill make many strides in this field to become an international model at the28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). He affirmed his coordination tomobilise resources from the US’s public and private sectors to assist Vietnamin potential areas of cooperation, especially in energy transition./.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Deputy CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD) Marie Helene Loison in Paris on June 21, during his working trip to France to attend the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha joined State and government leaders of 40 countries at the opening session of the international Summit for a New Global Financing Pact held in Paris on June 22.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha raised some important messages regarding the mobilisation of private finance at a debate in the framework of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris on June 22.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (R) attends closing session of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha receives US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry. (Photo: VNA) 
