PM congratulates UN agencies on UN founding anniversary
The PM extended his congratulations to the UN officials and took the
occasion to express thanks to the UN agencies for the valuable
assistance they gave Vietnam throughout 37 years since the country
joined the global organisation in 1977.
Vietnam will always be an active member making responsible
contributions to the common cause of the UN and the international
community, PM Dung said.
He updated
the UN officials on the economic conditions in Vietnam and the
government’s efforts to stabilise the macro economy, control inflation
and ensure social welfare.
Discussing the agenda for global development beyond 2015, the PM
emphasised the importance to development of a peaceful environment and
regional and world security, including maintaining maritime security and
safety. He reiterated the need to deal with disputes by peaceful
measures on the basis of respect for international law, including the
1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
PM Dung welcomed the international community’s endeavours to fulfil
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and highlighted the significance
of the development agenda for the post-2015 period, which focuses on
sustainable development, green growth, climate change response and
enhancement of the efficiency of the UN’s operations.
He praised the outcomes of the One UN Initiative in Vietnam and asked
the UN agencies to continue with the initiative on the basis of agreed
principles and goals.
On behalf of
UN agencies in Vietnam, UN Resident Coordinator Pratibha Mehta spoke
highly of the Vietnamese Government’s efforts to maintain economic
growth, promote poverty reduction and fulfil MDGs.
The coordinator also appreciated Vietnam’s contributions to the
discussion on and building of the UN’s post-2015 development agenda. She
affirmed that the UN will continue to provide assistance to Vietnam in
its socio-economic development in the future.-VNA