Cooperation between Vietnam and the World Bank (WB) has been productive, DeputyPrime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung said at his meeting with the WB Vice Presidentfor Asia-Pacific, James Adam.
Deputy PM Hung praised and thanked thefinancial institution for its effective support and assistance to Vietnam.
As the world is challenged by numerous risks and the global economiccrisis is posing new threats, the WB should play an important role in the globaleconomy’s growth and act as a locomotive in attracting resources to aid nationsto deal with such challenges as climate change, the leader said.
He toldthe WB official that at present the Vietnamese Government pursues the goals ofrecovering the economy and ensuring economic growth at a reasonable rate inaddition to addressing problems in society, culture, education, andpoverty.
In the medium and long terms, Vietnam has set out to ensuremacro-economic stability to provide a foundation for its development in thefollowing years, Deputy PM Hung said.
He referred to the country’sdevelopment of its 10-year strategy and its visions for 2030 with a focus ongrowth quality and economic restructuring.
The Vietnamese leader said hehoped to continue gaining the WB’s attention and assistance, as Vietnam is oneof the countries that will be the most seriously affected by climatechange.
The WB executive shared his views with Deputy PM Hung concerningthreats currently challenging the world as well as the impacts of climatechange, affirming that the WB is a steadfast partner, helping Vietnam tackle theproblem.
He expressed the hope that in addition to providing directassistance, the WB would mobilise a large sum of capital from all around theworld to aid Vietnam in fighting climate change.
Adam also affirmed thatthe WB will supply Vietnam with consultancy regarding education andmacro-economic issues./.
Deputy PM Hung praised and thanked thefinancial institution for its effective support and assistance to Vietnam.
As the world is challenged by numerous risks and the global economiccrisis is posing new threats, the WB should play an important role in the globaleconomy’s growth and act as a locomotive in attracting resources to aid nationsto deal with such challenges as climate change, the leader said.
He toldthe WB official that at present the Vietnamese Government pursues the goals ofrecovering the economy and ensuring economic growth at a reasonable rate inaddition to addressing problems in society, culture, education, andpoverty.
In the medium and long terms, Vietnam has set out to ensuremacro-economic stability to provide a foundation for its development in thefollowing years, Deputy PM Hung said.
He referred to the country’sdevelopment of its 10-year strategy and its visions for 2030 with a focus ongrowth quality and economic restructuring.
The Vietnamese leader said hehoped to continue gaining the WB’s attention and assistance, as Vietnam is oneof the countries that will be the most seriously affected by climatechange.
The WB executive shared his views with Deputy PM Hung concerningthreats currently challenging the world as well as the impacts of climatechange, affirming that the WB is a steadfast partner, helping Vietnam tackle theproblem.
He expressed the hope that in addition to providing directassistance, the WB would mobilise a large sum of capital from all around theworld to aid Vietnam in fighting climate change.
Adam also affirmed thatthe WB will supply Vietnam with consultancy regarding education andmacro-economic issues./.
