Vietnam highly values the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s cooperation and policy consultations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann during a reception in Hanoi on October 18.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam highly values the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’scooperation and policy consultations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told OECDSecretary General Mathias Cormann during a reception in Hanoi on October 18.
PM Chinh said OECD’s problem-solving approach is suitable forVietnam.
Vietnam supports policies for the goal of common development ofhumanity and for the benefit of the people, equality and social progress, hesaid.
According to Chinh, Vietnam’s economy has expanded 400 times with15 free trade agreements over the past more than three ๊decades, which is theresult of Vietnam’s efforts and the support𒁏 of international friends, includingOECD.
Vietnam is ready to work with OECD to provide data for analysisand reference, he said. He suggested OECD continue assisting Vietnam in humanresources training, risk governance, macro-economic stability, promote economicdevelopment driving forces such as consumption, export, circular and digital economy,economic restructuring based on sci-tech and innovation; as well as seek waysto improve Vietnam’s competitiveness.
At the reception (Photo: VNA)
Cormann, for his part, congratulated Vietnam on successfullyholding the OECD Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum, the first activity of the 2022-2025OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme co-chaired by both Vietnam and Australia.
He expressed his impression on Vietnam’s developmentachievements over the past three decades, including its people-centred policy andswitch from zero COVID-19 to door re-opening, resulting in strong recovery in2022 and positive prospects in 2023.
OECD will help Vietnam achieve development goals and partnerwith the country in economic recovery and reform for green and sustainabledevelopment, he said.
He committed to working closely with Vietnam to successfullyperform its role as the co-chair of th♈e OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme for 2022-2025and launch the Action Programme to realise the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperationfor the 2022-2026 period./.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in conjunction with the OECD Southeast Asia Ministerial Conference.
A draft report on Vietnam’s economy was tabled for discussion at a meeting held at the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris on September 5.
The Vietnam-OECD High-Level Business Forum opened in Hanoi on October 18, gathering economists and representatives from international organisations as well as domestic and foreign businesses.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann (Photo: VNA) 
At the reception (Photo: VNA) 
