The Vietnamese Government and the United Nations signed the One Strategic Plan for 2017-2021 on July 5 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government and theUnited Nations (UN) signed a One Strategic Plan (OSP) for the 2017-2021 periodin Hanoi on July 5.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen ChiDung, assigned by the Vietnamese Prime Minister, and UN Resident Coordinator inVietnam Kamal Malhotra, on behalf of the UN, inked the OSP between theVietnamese Government and the 18 UN agencies of FAO, ILO, IOM, ITC, IAEA,UNAIDS, UNCTAD, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UN-Habitat, UNICEF, UNIDO, UNODC,UNV, UN Women, and WHO.
Minister Dung said the OSP was signed andimplemented when Vietnam began to carry out its National Action Plan toimplement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Along with other development partners, the UNplays an important role in supporting Vietnam’s development, integration andengagement in the common development of the world through providing advice andpolicy support for the Vietnamese Government, sharing the country’s experiencewith other developing nations, and introducing specialised experience inensuring an economy with green and sustainable growth, he noted.
UN Resident Coordinator Kamal Malhotra said throughthe new OSP 2017-2021, the UN will continue to build on its comparativeadvantages in providing Vietnam with integrated solutions to tackle complexmultidimensional development challenges by drawing on collective regional andglobal knowledge, supporting a normative voice on human rights, prioritisingequity and citizen-centered reforms, and strengthening South-South cooperation.
The OSP 2017-2021 is based on the threeprinciples of inclusion, equity and sustainability. It is aligned with thecountry’s socio-economic development strategy for 2011-2020, socio-economicdevelopment plan for 2016-2020, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),as well as the international human rights commitments of Vietnam.
With an estimated budget of 423 million USD, theOSP 2017-2021 prioritises four focal areas shaped on the basis of the keythemes of the SDGs (people, planet, prosperity and peace).
The OSP 2017-2021 continues to develop thefoundation for expanding partnerships among the UN, the Government, privatepartners, development partners, and legally established non-governmentalorganisations and groups.-VNA
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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
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 Vietnamese Government and the United Nations signed the One Strategic Plan for 2017-2021 on July 5 (Photo: VNA) 
