Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha on August 30 presented the insignia “For the cause of natural resources and environment” to UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen in recognition of her contributions to the sector.
UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha on August 30 presented the insignia “For the cause of natural resources and environment” to UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen in recognit🅰ion of her contributions to the sector.
Speaking at the event, Ha said during her tenure, Wiesen stepped up cooperation between the UNDP and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), especially in environmental protection and climate change response. He hailed the UNDP in Vietnam as one of the sponsors and multilateral development partners that has brought the most practical support to MONRE in State management, particularly the building and enforcement of natural resource and environment laws, climate change response, blue sea economic development and dealing with plastic waste pollution. Wiesen, for her part, said the UNDP is willing to share experience and partner with the Vietnamese Government and MONRE in the field. She affirmed that UNDP will promote cooperation with Vietnam in the near future./.
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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.
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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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The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen (Photo: VNA) 
