PM arrives in Switzerland, starting activities at WEF Davos 2019
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Zurich International Airport, Switzerland at 7am on January 23 (local time) and immediately moved to Davos for scheduled activities within the framework of the annual conference of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) welcomed at Zurich International Airport (Source: VNA)
Davos (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at ZurichInternational Airport, Switzerland at 7am on January 23 (local time) andimmediately moved to Davos for scheduled activities within the framework of theannual conference of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
During the day, PMPhuc will join other leaders at the opening session themed “Meeting of leaderson ocean action agenda”, and meet with several country leaders on the sidelinesof the WEF Davos 2019.
The PM and WEF Founderand Executive Chairman Prof. Klaus Schwab are to chair a dialogue with leadersof global groups on the Vietnamese economy with the theme of enhancing dynamismand innovation in the fourth Industrial Revolution.
Also on January 23,the Vietnamese Government leader will meet leaders of several multinationalgroups.
The WEF Davos 2019 isthe first multilateral diplomatic event that Vietnam’s top leaders haveattended in 2019. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s presence at the event fromJanuary 22-25 will be a chance to propagate the country’s socio-economicdevelopment and international integration achievements in 2018.
His attendance willalso deliver Vietnam’s major policies, orientation and measures onsocio-economic development in 2019, thus encouraging leading partners andgroups to continue intensifying cooperation with Vietnam, and consolidating afavourable international environment for the implementation of the country’s socio-economicdevelopment targets this year.
Within the frameworkof the event, Vietnam and WEF plan to sign a cooperation agreement on buildingan Industry 4.0 Centre in Vietnam and a letter of intent on collaboration inplastic waste treatment.
The WEF wasestablished in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered inGeneva, Switzerland. It now engages the foremost political, business and otherleaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Vietnamjoined the forum in 1989.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a high-level delegation of Vietnam to the annual conference of the World Economic Forum, to be held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 22-25.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s presence at the annual conference of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland from January 22-25, will be a chance to propagate the country’s socio-economic development and international integration achievements in 2018.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) will expand cooperation with Vietnam in 2019, which will be momentum for the two sides to strengthen their partnership in the time ahead, according to Justin Wood, head of the WEF’s Regional Agenda – Asia Pacific.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on January 22 night for Davos, Switzerland to attend the annual conference of the World Economic Forum (WEF), at the invitation of WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Prof. Klaus Schwab.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) welcomed at Zurich International Airport (Source: VNA) 
