Vietnam stays firm with development orientations: Indonesian expert
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnam has managed to maintain
its development orientations, while enjoying economic benefits from foreign
partners such as the US and European Union (EU) member countries, according to Dinna
Prapto Raharja from Binus University of Indonesia.
The Indonesian expert held that Vietnam is showing strong
performance in economic development despite heavy pressure.
She held that along with economic achievements, Vietnam also
succeeded as the Chair of ASEAN in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic.
Notably, Vietnam was among the few countries maintaining
economic growth in the world, she said, adding that the country has hosted
dozens of online meetings at a high level, manifesting the high adaptability of
the ASEAN amid difficulties.
Dinna asserted that in the difficult situation, one of the
major achievements that the ASEAN gained under the leadership of Vietnam was
completing the negotiations and signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership (RCEP).
However, the expert held that many structural issues should be improved, while
the ASEAN will continue to face challenges in politics and security as the grouping’s
members tend to prioritise economic pillar.
Commenting on the Indonesia-Vietnam strategic partnership,
Dinna said that this is a close relationship that needs to be elevated to higher
levels to benefit both sides.
She expressed her hope that Vietnam will give positive support
to Indonesia’s agenda when the country takes the role of the ASEAN Chair in 2023./.