Vietnam strengthens int’l cooperation to realise COP26 commitments
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha on July 11 had an online meeting with Alok Kumar Sharma, Minister for the Cabinet Office of the United Kingdom and President for COP26, discussing cooperation in response to climate change.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha had an online meeting with Alok Kumar Sharma, Minister for the Cabinet Office of the United Kingdom and President for COP26. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran HongHa on July 11 had an online meeting with Alok Kumar Sharma, Minister for theCabinet Office of the United Kingdom (UK) and President for the 26th UnitedNations Climate Change Conference (COP26), discussing cooperation in responseto climate change.
At the meeting, both sides exchanged views on theimplementation of commitments at COP26, the National Strategy on Climate Changeby 2050, the update plan for the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), andthe content of Vietnam's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
Ha said Vietnam has drastically realisedits commitments at COP26 and reaped significant progress. Notably, theNational Strategy on Climate Change by 2050 has shown cross-cutting views onthe position, role, priorities, responsibility, methods, and resources torespond to climate change; and set out specific and general goals on climatechange adaptation and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions with the target ofachieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Houses adaptive to climate change in the southernmost province of Ca Mau. (Photo: VNA)
He proposed relevant parties and the Group of Seven (G7) to soon definefinancial support commitments to help Vietnam actively carry out its transitionprocess.
Regarding preparations for COP27, the minister said that his ministryis building Vietnam’s participation project to be submitted to the PrimeMinister for consideration and approval in the coming time.
Appreciating Vietnam’s actions and results achieved afterCOP26, Alok Kumar Sharma stated the British Government will accompany andassist Vietnam to fulfil the commitments at the conference and towards COP27.
The two sides agreed to have face-to-face meetings topromote actions to implement commitments and respond to climate change./.
To develop a green and sustainable economy and adapt to climate change, Vietnam has been stepping up energy transition by capitalising on internal strength and enhancing cooperation with development partners, an official has said.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting in London on June 30 (local time) with UK Cabinet Office Minister and President for 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Alok Sharma who expressed impression at Vietnam’s determination in transition to green and renewable energy.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha on July 6 presented a "For the Cause of Natural Resources and Environment" insignia to British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward in recognition of his contributions to the sector.
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.
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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.
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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
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
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.