Party official highlights Vietnam’s net zero emission goal for 2050
Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh stressed Vietnam’s commitment made at COP26 to achieving net zero emission by 2050 while receiving UK and EU diplomats in Hanoi on May 12.
Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh receives John Murton, the UK government's Envoy for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo member and head of the PartyCentral Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh stressed Vietnam’s commitmentmade at COP26 to achieving net zero emission by 2050 while receiving UK and EUdiplomats in Hanoi on May 12.
Talking to John Murton, UK government's Envoy for the 26thUnited Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), and EUAmbassador for Climate Diplomacy Marc Vanheukelen, Anh expressed hisdelight at growing ties between Vietnam and the nation and the bloc, particularlyin trade after their respective free trade agreements took effect.
He suggested the UK and EU increase cooperation with andsupport for Vietnam in terms of technique, technology, experience, initiative,and capital toward its implementation of climate commitment, green andsustainable economic development.
The guests expressed their impression of Vietnam's efforts anddetermination to implement commitments and goals on climate, energy transition,and sustainable economic development.
They affirmed that they will continue to accompany andclosely coordinate with Vietnam in efforts to combat climate change, and activelyand effectively deepen the parties’ relationship for mutual benefits.
Tran Tuan Anh shakes hands with John Murton. (Photo: VNA)
On the same day, the Vietnamese Party official also hosted PhilippeOrliange, Executive Director of the French Development Agency (AFD).
Lauding robust development of the Vietnam-France strategicpartnership, Anh noted the country is a top European ODA provider ofVietnam regarding climate change, energy transition, and green growth.
He asked the French side to strengthen development assistance for Vietnam in technology, finance, and infrastructure forsuccessful energy transformation as well as green and sustainable economicdevelopment.
Orliange highlighted AFD's desire and long-term commitmentas a development agency of the French Government in cooperating and supportingVietnam toward sustainable development./.
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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.
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).
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Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh receives John Murton, the UK government's Envoy for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). (Photo: VNA) 
Tran Tuan Anh shakes hands with John Murton. (Photo: VNA) 
