UN Deputy Secretary General and leaders of many countries are coming to Vietnam

This is the first high-level multilateral conference in the field of green growth, green transformation and sustainable development that Vietnam hosts.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said that Vietnam's hosting of the P4G Conference is an important milestone not only in foreign affairs, but also a strategic step in the country's sustainable development process.

This is an opportunity for Vietnam to affirm its strong commitments to implementing the United Nations' sustainable development goals, while demonstrating its determination to cooperate with the international community to promote green and sustainable transformation strategies on a national, regional and global scale.

The Deputy Prime Minister stated that hosting the conference opens up opportunities for Vietnam to consolidate and deepen its cooperative relations with partners and enhance its position in multilateral mechanisms. From there, Vietnam can more effectively utilize external resources, especially in key areas such as climate change response, digital transformation, science and technology and innovation.

Vietnam is entering a new era. This is also an opportunity to affirm the right path in sustainable development, “not sacrificing progress, social justice and the environment to pursue mere economic growth”...

The Deputy Prime Minister said that about 600 delegates from more than 40 countries and international organizations registered to attend, including member countries, P4G partners, investment funds, research institutes, businesses, scholars and diplomatic corps.

It is expected that Vietnam will welcome many high-ranking leaders, including the UN Deputy Secretary-General, three Prime Ministers, many Deputy Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers of countries to directly attend the conference.

The agenda will focus on discussing mechanisms to promote public-private partnerships, attract investment, promote the application of green technology, sustainable energy transition and develop human resources to serve the green economy.

In particular, the conference is expected to adopt the Hanoi Declaration - an important document demonstrating the strong commitment of the international community in promoting green growth and sustainable development.

The Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam aims to successfully organize the conference, leaving a strong, professional impression and imbued with national identity in the eyes of international friends.

Ethiopian Prime Minister and his wife visit Vietnam

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement tonight saying that, at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and his wife will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the P4G Conference from April 14-17.

Vietnam and Ethiopia established diplomatic relations on February 23, 1976. Total two-way trade turnover has averaged about 10-15 million USD/year in the past 3 years.

In 2024, bilateral trade turnover will reach 13.1 million USD (of which Vietnam's exports will reach 7.11 million USD and imports will reach 6.06 million USD). Vietnam mainly exports machinery, equipment, spare parts, textile fibers, chemical products and mainly imports textile raw materials, footwear, and coffee of all kinds from Ethiopia.

Vietnam and Ethiopia regularly support each other at multilateral mechanisms and forums.

Phuong Anh

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/pho-tong-thu-ky-lien-hop-quoc-cung-lanh-dao-nhieu-nuoc-den-viet-nam-2390790.html