Prime Minister meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Indonesia

On the afternoon of September 7, before leaving Jakarta (Indonesia), successfully concluding four days of participation in the 43rd ASEAN Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received the President of the World Bank (WB) and met with the Russian Foreign Minister.

At a brief meeting with Head of the Russian Federation Delegation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, attending the Southeast Asia Summit in Jakarta, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Minister Sergei Lavrov affirmed the importance of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Thủ tướng gặp Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao Nga Lavrov tại Indonesia - Ảnh 1. — *The Prime Minister had a brief meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.*

At the same time, we hope to continue developing relations in all aspects, especially continuing to increase delegation exchanges at all levels, promoting cooperation in all fields, especially continuing to cooperate to overcome the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic for sustainable development.

The two sides agreed on the need to effectively implement cooperation mechanisms and agreements, remove current difficulties and obstacles to expand trade, commerce, tourism as well as promote cooperation in other fields.

At the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual concern, expressing their desire to continue contributing to maintaining peace, cooperation and development in Southeast Asia, Europe and the world.

Proposing WB to support capital for 4 areas

Receiving WB President Ajay Banga, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Mr. Ajay Banga on being assigned the responsibility of WB President for the 2023-2028 term. At the same time, he expressed his belief that under Mr. Ajay Banga's leadership, the WB will continue to develop strongly and successfully fulfill its missions.

Thủ tướng gặp Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao Nga Lavrov tại Indonesia - Ảnh 2. — *Prime Minister receives WB President Ajay Banga*

The Prime Minister highly appreciated the WB's support and assistance to Vietnam in socio-economic development, especially in poverty reduction, gender equality, development support for remote and isolated areas, and agricultural development.

The Vietnamese Government always values and wishes to continue receiving active and effective support from the WB. The Prime Minister also asked the WB to continue accompanying Vietnam in the development process.

In particular, priority is given to supporting Vietnam with capital and experience in four areas: infrastructure development and logistics capacity; energy conversion, green energy development, renewable energy; supporting the Mekong Delta to prevent subsidence, landslides, flooding and agricultural development; promoting innovation and digital transformation.

The WB President highly appreciated and shared the strategic orientations proposed by the Prime Minister. These are priority areas of cooperation to create a qualitative change for Vietnam's development in the next decade. The WB is ready to support Vietnam in implementing major projects to realize these goals.

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