Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuchosted a reception in Hanoi on September 19 for foreign delegates to theVietnam Reform and Development Forum 2019 held the same day.
He said as Vietnam is stepping up global integration, thecountry highly appreciates feedback from the international community towardsissuing sound development policies and fighting corruption and interest groups.
The leader spoke highly of the World Bank (WB) leaders’active and responsible support in cooperation with Vietnam, and wished that theWB and international community would offer policy consultancy to the countryvia the forum.
On behalf of foreign guests, WB Vice President and chief economist Pinelope Goldberg said the WB holds close ties with Vietnam andexpressed her wish to foster cooperation with the country in the near future.
According to Goldberg, Vietnam isa successful model in socio-economic development but also faces challenges,especially in overcoming middle income trap.
She said the WB will do its bestto assist Vietnam during its development process via offering suitableconsultancy.-VNA
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