Vietnam supports, contributes to Global South: President
Vietnam supports and will contribute to the Global South for a world of fairness, openness, prosperity and happiness, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said in his remarks delivered virtually at the opening of the Voice of Global South Summit on January 12.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam supports and will contribute to the Global Southfor a world of fairness, openness, prosperity and happiness, President NguyenXuan Phuc said in his remarks delivered virtually at the opening of the Voice of Global South Summit onJanuary 12.
Initiated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the event wasone of the first activities within the framework of India’s G20 Presidency withan aim to integrate views and stances of developing countries into the G20agenda, thereby promoting global solidarity and building a common voice in addressingpressing challenges as well as fulfilling sustainable development goals.
ꦇ In his remarks, President Phuc highlighted the needto join hands to strengthen foundations for global peace and development, specificallyreinforcing international solidarity and cooperation and maintaining a peacefuland stable environment for development, promoting free trade and internationalinvestment as a driving force for sustainable economic growth, putting peopleat the center and "leaving no one behind"; creating new growthengines on the basis of creatively taking advantage of the IndustrialRevolution 4.0, reforming the global governance system towards enhancing theposition and voice of developing countries.
In order to spread the Voice of the Global South, he suggested raisinga common voice and making substantial contributions to promotingmultilateralism, reforming the United Nations to be more democratic andeffective, strengthening the multilateral trading system with the World TradeOrganisation (WTO) at the centre and minimising trade barriers. President Phuc also proposed increasing developed nations’ preferential financialsupport for the South countries, waiving and rescheduling debts payment forpoor nations, providing support in climate change response, green transition,sustainable development and building post-2025 finance roadmap, strengtheningnew financial mechanisms and mixed financing with the involvement of theprivate sector.
In his view, technology, digital transformation and innovationneed to have a central position in the development strategy of every country, playingas a driving force of green growth, labour productivity and competitiveness.
🌄 Participants at the event urged stakeholders to take immediate actions to meetsustainable development goals on schedule.
Themed “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose”, the event saw theattendance of heads of State and Government leaders of Mozambique, Senegal,Guyana, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea andThailand. Initiatives, commitments and recommendations at the event laidan important foundation for G20’s agenda in 2023, toward the G20 Summitscheduled for September 2023./.
Vietnam called for national, regional and global efforts to promote sustainable development at the Economic and Financial Committee’s meeting of the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th session on October 3-4.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment held a workshop on October 19 to start the building of a voluntary national review (VNR) 2023 on implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Hang has called on G77 coutnries to join hands to overcome current difficulties and challenges, propel post-pandemic socio-economic recovery and sustainable development in the spirit of upholding multilateralism, solidarity and international cooperation.
The provincial sustainable development index (PSDI 2021) report, which was announced at a workshop on December 21 in Hanoi, reflects clearly efforts of Vietnamese localities in implementing sustainable development goals in the context of difficulties and geopolitical conflicts in the world.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Photo: VNA) 
