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Vietnam to focus on developing modern IT system: Deputy PM

Vietnam is concentrating on building an advanced IT infrastructure to serve the development of its digital government and economy, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on July 24.
Vietnam to focus on developing modern IT system: Deputy PM ảnh 1Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and General Secretary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Zhao Houlin(Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is concentrating on building an advanced IT infrastructureto serve the development of its digital government and economy, stated DeputyPrime Minister Vu Duc Dam on July 24.

Dam madehis statement at a reception for visiting General Secretary of theInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU) Zhao Houlin in Hanoi. The ITU isthe United Nations’ specialised agency for information and communication technologies.

At themeeting, the Deputy PM praised the ITU’s role in the global telecommunicationgrowth, saying its support has become increasingly important to membercountries, particularly in terms of forming policy and strategies, buildinglegal frameworks, and boosting residents’ digital capacity.

Vietnamsupports Zhao Houlin to run for his re-election as General Secretary of theITU, he added. 

Vietnam hasset the targets of completing the construction of related institutions andinfrastructure; developing science and technology; and training human resourcesto keep up with and capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Dam said.

He thankedthe ITU for its collaboration with Vietnam in technical support programmes,institutional building consultation, and legal framework completion.

Theofficial asked the ITU to continue its assistance for the development of  IT and communications in Vietnam amid thecountry’s efforts to foster a digital economy, build smart cities, and realiseits Industry 4.0 goals.

Dam said heexpects the ITU to help facilitate Vietnam’s role in its executive board, andZhao Houlin himself to back certain Vietnamese personnel's bid for their re-election to theITU’s Radio Regulations Board for the 2019-2022 tenure.

For hispart, Zhao expressed his delight over the fast development of IT,communication, and telecommunication in Vietnam, as well as his impression ofthe country’s young and competent engineers.

The ITUGeneral Secretary said he wants to increase the participation of Vietnameseenterprises in ITU activities, such as the annual ITU Telecom World.

ITU TelecomWorld is a global platform for governments, corporations, and small- andmedium-sized enterprises in the field of technology to accelerate IT innovationfor economic growth and societal betterment. This year, it will take place inDurban, South Africa, from September 10 to 13.–VNA 
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