President Vo Van Thuong's speech at the Dialogue between APEC economic leaders and guests received high appreciation and welcome from those present.
President Vo Van Thuong at the Dialogue between APEC economic leaders and guests - Photo: TUAN ANH
At noon on November 16 (US time, morning of November 17 Vietnam time), President Vo Van Thuong attended the Dialogue between APEC economic leaders with guests including Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Indian Minister of Industry and Trade Shri Piyush Goyal.
According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this is the first activity of the Leaders at the APEC Summit 2023.
Vietnam's speech was highly appreciated.
In his opening remarks, US President Joe Biden affirmed that with the theme "Sustainability, climate and just energy transition", the dialogue is an opportunity for APEC leaders and guests to exchange on common challenges of the region and the world, discuss initiatives and solutions to promote cooperation, and work together for sustainable development goals.
US President's Special Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry reported to leaders an overview of the impacts of climate change as well as the importance of international cooperation in responding to climate change, reducing emissions, and protecting the environment.
President Vo Van Thuong made the first speech in the discussion section of the dialogue - Photo: TUAN ANH
As the first APEC leader to speak at the discussion section of the dialogue, President Vo Van Thuong emphasized that climate change is an urgent global issue, requiring determination, political responsibility and solidarity from all economies.
The President shared Vietnam's view that climate change response is a priority in national development policy and a strong commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, reducing methane emissions, protecting forests and transitioning to energy.
He emphasized that Vietnam is one of the first three developing countries to join the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with a group of international partners and is synchronously implementing many solutions from institutional improvement to practical implementation.
The President proposed that APEC and its partners promote cooperation programs on renewable energy and greening industries, developing ecological agriculture and resource recovery, social security and equitable transition.
He also called on developed countries and international partners to increase sharing of scientific and technological achievements and financial contributions .
At the same time, it is necessary to urgently put the Loss and Damage Fund into operation to support developing and least developed countries in responding to climate change. The global financial system, he said, also needs to improve its ability to provide green finance and effectively mobilize resources from the private sector.
The President stressed that this is the time for all economies to realize the historic commitments they have made to protect the earth and the future of future generations.
Overview of the dialogue between APEC economic leaders and guests - Photo: TUAN ANH
The leaders appreciated the President's speech, welcomed practical proposals and supported Vietnam's efforts towards achieving the goal of net zero emissions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and energy transition.
APEC leaders and guests also called for enhanced international cooperation to reduce emissions, promote sustainable energy transition, and move towards green growth.
They shared the efforts and solutions that each economy has been implementing to address environmental and climate challenges.
The leaders also emphasized the importance of initiatives on resource mobilization, promoting public-private cooperation to serve energy transition, develop sustainable agriculture, green industry, and conserve biodiversity.
President meets with leaders of countries
Before the above dialogue, the President had talks with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping , US President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
He also met with Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The meetings and contacts were aimed at further promoting and deepening Vietnam's relations with its partners and discussing issues of mutual concern.
President Vo Van Thuong meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - Photo: TUAN ANH
President Vo Van Thuong meets with Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah - Photo: TUAN ANH
On the afternoon of November 16 (US time), President Vo Van Thuong attended the opening session of the Dialogue between APEC economic leaders and members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC).
This is an annual activity within the framework of APEC High-Level Week for APEC Leaders to have frank and substantive exchanges and listen to recommendations from the regional business community.
Dialogue between APEC economic leaders and members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) - Photo: TUAN ANH
President Vo Van Thuong at the dialogue between APEC economic leaders and ABAC - Photo: TUAN ANH
President Vo Van Thuong is on a working trip to the US from November 14 to 17 to attend the APEC 2023 Summit Week, combined with bilateral activities in the US. The trip is taking place at the invitation of US President Joe Biden, and is the President's first working trip to the US in his new position.
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