National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has hailed the World Bank and its Country Director in Vietnam Ousmane Dione for their contributions to Vietnam’s development in various areas, especially in institution and infrastructure development.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and WB Country Director in Vietnam Ousmane Dione (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has hailed theWorld Bank and its Country Director in Vietnam Ousmane Dione for their contributionsto Vietnam’s development in various areas, especially in institution andinfrastructure development.
Duringa reception in Hanoi on June 25, Ngan lauded Dione for contributing to tiesbetween the WB and Vietnam during his four-year tenure, saying that a number ofNA-approved bills and socio-economic projects received technical andprofessional support from Dione and the WB.
Shesaid Dione directed the building of the World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework for Vietnam 2018 – 2022 with four priorities - inclusive growth and the privatesector’s participation, investment in human and knowledge, environmentsustainability and good governance. The lender also assisted Vietnam in realisingvision and implementing policy recommendations in the strategic report “Vietnam2035”.
Dione,for his part, highly valued the Vietnamese legislature for approving thePublic-Private Partnership Law and the European Union – Vietnam Free TradeAgreement, especially amid rising protectionism at present.
He suggested Vietnam develop logistics and infrastructure, improve the efficiency of State agencies, modernise institutions,enhance innovation and digital transformation, ensure social integration in thespirit of “Leaving no one behind”.
Vietnamplays an important role in gathering countries in Mekong River basin to discusssolutions to relevant problems, he said.
Aboutthis, NA Chairwoman Ngan said as a responsible country in the Lower MekongRiver, Vietnam wants to ensure an ecological environment for habitants in thearea so that the impacts of its changes to the river should be appraised.
Sheinformed his guest that the Vietnamese legislature adopted a Resolutionapproving the master plan on socio-economic development for ethnic minority andmountainous regions for the 2021-2030 period.
As Vietnam is in the period of ♎economic recoveryfollowing the COVID-19 pandemic, the WB’s policy recommendations are helpful to thecou♉ntry, she said, adding that Vietnam is also willing to welcome a new wave ofinvestment, prioritise hi-tech projects to contribute to promoting digitaleconomy./.
Country Director of the World Bank (WB) in Vietnam Ousmane Dione has expressed his appreciation of the success Vietnam and Hanoi in particular had in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam Ousmane Dione said the bank will continue supporting the Southeast Asian country on its development path at a meeting with Politburo member Nguyen Van Binh, head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission in Hanoi on June 10.
The World Bank (WB) in Vietnam and the People’s Committee of south-central Phu Yen province have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a partnership for strategic engagements.
The World Bank (WB) Group and the Australian Government have agreed to extend their strategic partnership in Vietnam with a commitment of a further 5 million AUD to support Vietnam’s economic recovery and protect the most vulnerable from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) and WB Country Director in Vietnam Ousmane Dione (Photo: VNA) 
