Vietnam commits to UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Vietnam is committed to implementing the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, stated Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong.
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Vietnam is committed toimplementing the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,stated Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong.
He made the statement at the High-level Segment (HLS) of theUN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the UN headquarters in New York, wherethe ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2018 also took place, from July 9and 18.
The Vietnamese official said the commitment is beingundertaken via promoting the country’s inner strength and international integration,and boosting public – private partnerships and ties with global partners tobuild a resilient and sustainable society where no one is left behind.
Phuong also pointed to global-level challenges and stressedthat ensuring peace and security based in respect for international law is keyto the realisation of Sustainable Development Goals.
He called for countries’ responsibility in cooperating andsupporting one another, particularly developing nations.
At the event, the Vietnam delegation joined otherdelegations to pass a Ministerial Declaration.
Within the framework of the HLPF and HLS 2018, Vietnampresented the Voluntary National Review (VNR), which received feedback frommany international organisations, non-governmental organisations andinternational scholars.
Delegates to the HLS highly appreciated commitments,achievements and efforts made by Vietnam in sustainable development, as well asthe country’s inclusive and serious approach in the process.
They also asked Vietnam to share its experience ineffectively integrating sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the country’ssocio-economic development strategies.
On the sidelines of the HLPF, Vietnam, together withThailand, Bhutan, the EU and the UN Environment Programme, engaged in a seminaron green economy and impacts on sustainable development.
Vietnam and Finland also organised a seminar on managingrisks in water and sanitation supply.
At the end of the meetings, the HLPF and HLS adopted aministerial declaration affirming the resolve of countries in implementing the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ensuring that no one is left behind.-VNA
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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.
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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 Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong (Photo: VNA) 
