Regarding economic development, Vietnam's growth rate reached nearly 7%. By the end of this year, Vietnam's GDP is projected to reach approximately 469 billion USD, with per capita income around 4,649 USD.
The Indian expert also noted the positive impact of Vietnam's developing middle class, leading to higher domestic consu🔯mption and🏅 boosting retail, real estate, and service sectors.
According to Pradhan, a crucial aspect contributing to Vietnam's economic deve꧑lopment is its determination to combat corruption. He believed that Vietnam has become a model of economic growth, recognised by both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
In terms of diplomacy, Vietnam continues to maintain the “bamboo diplomacy" initiated by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
To maintain the momentum of development 🤡in 2024 and achieve even greater successes in 2025, Pradhan believed that Vietnam needs to continue its policies in the economic an꧑d diplomatic fields while paying more attention to security aspects./.