Vietnam determined to fulfill 2030 Agenda: Deputy PM
The Government of Vietnam is determined to fulfill the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam told Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Achim Steiner on June 27.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Government of Vietnam isdetermined to fulfill the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Deputy PrimeMinister Vu Duc Dam told Administrator of the United Nations DevelopmentProgramme (UNDP) Achim Steiner on June 27.
Dam hosted a reception for Steiner when the UNDP officialhas been on a visit to Vietnam to attend the 6th Global EnvironmentFacility Assembly (GEF-6) held in Da Nang on June 27 and 28.
Dam and Steiner exchanged views on the current majorpriorities of Vietnam, the UNDP and the UN in general. The two officials agreedon the need to further deepen the cooperation between Vietnam and the UNDP andto focus all necessary resources to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda.
The Deputy PM updated his guest on the National ActionPlan on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development whichwas adopted by the Government of Vietnam last year, featuring 115 specificgoals. He also mentioned Vietnam’s efforts to boost economic growth in tandemwith the advancement of social equality and environmental protection.
Dam discussed with the UNDP administrator aboutchallenges faced by Vietnam in coping with climate change, ensuring sustainabledevelopment and narrowing the development gap among residential communities,expecting that the UN and the UNDP will continue backing and cooperating withVietnam in the era of Industry 4.0.
Steiner, for his part, congratulated Vietnam on theimpressive socio-economic development and lauded it as a leading nation inimplementing the One UN Programme. Steine said he wants Vietnam to continuesupporting the UN’s reform process.
The offcial affirmed that the UNDP looks forward tocloser partnership with Vietnam in the time ahead with the focus on policymanagement consultation, strategy building and leadership skills.
In addition, he suggested that the two sides should lookinto the possibility of cooperating in making policies on insurance, includingenvironmental insurance, health insurance and climate change insurance.
In the era of Industry 4.0 and automation, governmentsneeds to develop smart policies and human resources and encourage theparticipation of the private sector, particularly small and medium-sizedenterprises, Steiner added.-VNA
Policy-makers, socio-political organisations, enterprises and capital funds should play a greater role and involve broadly in the fight against climate change.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s assistance for Vietnam over the past four decades when he met with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in central Da Nang city on June 27.
Vietnam is willing to accompany with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in boosting sustainable development for the current and future generations, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (Photo: VNA)
