Vietnamese FM meets with OECD Secretary-General in Paris
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son met with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Paris, France, on June 6 on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs BuiThanh Son met with Secretary-General of the Organisation for EconomicCo-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Paris, France, on June 6 on the sidelines of theOECD Ministerial Council Meeting.
Son spoke highly the fruitful cooperation between Vietnamand the OECD, as reflected in the reports on the OECD’s policy consultancy to Vietnam as well as its programmes on technical assistance and capacityimprovement in many fields.
He lauded the two sides for their efforts in completing the building of an action programme to implement the memorandum of understanding onstrengthening their cooperation in the 2022-2026 period.
The minister suggested the organisation continue itspolicy consultancy to help Vietnam restructure its economy, reform its growthmodel based on science-technology, and promote innovations and the digital economy.
He also called for the OECD’s coordination and advicein such new issues as global minimum tax, carbon emission reduction and environmentalprotection, and its support in seeking resources for joint projects.
Son used this occasion to urge the OECD tohelp Vietnam successfully co-chair the OECD Southeast Asia RegionalProgramme (SEARP), firstly the organisation of the second OECD-Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum in October 2023.
For his part, Cormann highly appreciated Son’s attendance at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 and considered this as a demonstration of Vietnam’s role and active contributions as a Co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme.
The OECD Secretary-General said he was impressed with Vietnam’s socio-economic development, and that the OECD will keep standing side by side with the country on the path to green and sustainable economic development.
The OECD is ready to send experts to help Vietnam implement the regulations related to the global minimum corporate income tax, he added.
Cormann went on to say that the OECD attaches importance to the role of Southeast Asia and thanked Vietnam, as Co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme, for promoting this programme in an increasingly effective and practical manner.
He also agreed to coordinate with the country to properly prepare for the second OECD-So💛uth🧸east Asia Ministerial Forum, which will be held in Hanoi in October at the initiative of Vietnam./.
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has forecast that Vietnam’s economy will grow firmly, with its GDP projected at 6.5% in 2023 and 6.6% next year, according to an economic survey announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on April 26.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continue with policy counselling for the Vietnamese Government regarding economic management and improvement of tools and policies related to fiscal, monetary and financial restructuring.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is working on the design of incentives and measures to support new investment activities amid the upcoming application of the global minimum tax.
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.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann. (Photo: VNA) 
