Vietnam maintains responsible contributions to SDG implementation: ambassador
Vietnam will exert more efforts in implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang told the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on July 19.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang speaking at High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will exert more efforts in implementingsustainable development goals (SDGs), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giangtold the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development of the UNEconomic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on July 19.
Giang, who is the country’s Permanent Representative to theUN, assessed that the international community has not yet made progress asplanned in the implementation of the 17 SDGs at the mid-point of the implementationof the 2030 Agenda.
Therefore, it is necessary to take stronger and more urgentmeasures with the participation of multi-stakeholders to speed upimplementation to be able to complete the SDGs by 2030, he said.
Over the past seven years, Vietnam has carried out theNational Action Plan to implement the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs across thecountry with the participation of all sectors and the principle of “no one isleft behind”. The country has made remarkable progress, especially in reducingpoverty, ensuring clean water and sanitation, accessing quality education,ensuring universal health coverage, creating jobs and enhancing coverage of thesocial welfare system, building peace and justice, and perfecting itsinstitution.
However, it still faces major challenges in implementing theSDGs such as responding to global issues, and climate and environmental risks;pressure to fulfill international commitments and ensuring balance with developmentand financial resources.
From its experience, Vietnam proposes several measures toaccelerate the implementation of the SDGs in the second half of the decade.Firstly, countries need to maintain a people-centred approach, with stakeholders’participation in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Secondly, it isnecessary to maintain macroeconomic stability and sustainable post-pandemic recovery,and effectively mobilise and use financial resources for sustainabledevelopment. Thirdly, countries should prioritise investment in humanresources, science, technology, innovation and infrastructure as tools for SDGimplementation. And lastly, attention should be paid to narrowing the gap of availabledata with 232 global SDG indicators to monitor and evaluate the progress,stated Giang.
The diplomat affirmed that Vietnam will continue its role asa responsible member of the international community, coordinating with othercountries to contribute to common efforts in the implementation of the SDGs by2030./.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on March 24 jointly held a consultation conference on Vietnam’s voluntary national review (VNR) on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG),
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A Vietnamese delegation led by Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung attended the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York on July 14.
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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.
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For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang speaking at High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (Photo: VNA) 
