Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 28 hosted a reception for World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk, who came to say goodbye at the end of her tenure.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh on March 28 hosted a reception for World Bank (WB)Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk, who came to say goodbye at the endof her tenure.
♒ Congratulating Turk on her successful tenure inthe country, Chinhspoke highly of the WB's cooperation and support for Vietnam’s Doi Moi (renewal)over the past 30 years. He noted that the bank is one of the three largest developmentpartners and foreign loan providers of Vietnam.
Accordingto the PM, during Turk's tenure, the WB supported Vietnam in rescheduling therepayment of International Development Association (IDA) loans, therebyassisting the country in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery. The WB also providednon-refundable aid for Vietnam to enhance the country’s preventive healthcare capacity.
🌊 Also during the tenure, the WB committed to mobilising resources for large-scale infrastructureprojects as well as called for more non-refundable aid for Vietnam and helped the countryimprove institutions and enhance central and local governance through policy consultations.
Thegovernment leader suggestedthat the WB increase funding for Vietnam, focusing on key national projects oflarge scale such as those on green transition, digital transformation, urbanrailways, renewable energy, power transmission, smart agriculture, low carbon emissions and climatechange adaptation. Chinh expressed his hope to welcome the Presidentof the WB to pay an official visit to Vietnam soon, contributingto promoting the partnership between the WB and Vietnam in a more practicallyand effectively manner. Turk,for her part, thanked the Government, the Prime Minister and Vietnameseministries, agencies and localities for the support and assistance given to theWB and herself during her tenure, particularly the PM’s instruction on theestablishment a working group to resolve problems during the implementation ofprojects in Vietnam. Sheaffirmed that the WB stands ready to continue supporting Vietnam to achieve its developmenttargets./.
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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.
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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.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) and World Bank (WB) Country Director for Vietnam Carolyn Turk. (Photo: VNA) 
