Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed 5 pioneers to build a rich, prosperous and sustainably developed Asia.

According to the special correspondent of VNA, on the afternoon of June 25, in Tianjin city (China) within the framework of the program to attend the 16th Annual Pioneers Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF Tianjin Conference), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered the opening speech and was the main speaker at the Discussion Session "Is the Asian Century Facing Challenges?".

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the discussion session "Is the Asian century facing challenges?". Photo: Duong Giang/VNA

This is one of the most anticipated important discussion sessions of this year's conference with the participation of many government representatives, businesses, scholars and international organizations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that in a world of political polarization, economic division, institutional fragmentation, and development division as well as a gap between rich and poor, difficulties and challenges for Asia are not only present but also numerous, while opportunities and advantages also exist and are increasingly open. In addition, Asia is also a place of great faith and hope because this continent has a solid political, economic, cultural and social foundation.

The Prime Minister emphasized that through continuous efforts to innovate and integrate, Asia has accumulated potential, strength, courage and valuable experience to overcome all crises and risks. The Prime Minister expressed his belief that Asia will unite and cooperate to stand firm, act together to create and develop together so that no one is left behind.

The Prime Minister also believes that Asia has the foundation and basis to continue to develop, rise and increasingly assert its role as a pillar and locomotive in the global economy. That is the strong internal strength, the resilient spirit and the unique cultural identity that make up Asian values, the ability to adapt dynamically and be the focus of growth.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the discussion session “Is the Asian century facing challenges?”. Photo: Duong Giang/VNA

To build a rich, prosperous and sustainably developed Asian Century, the Prime Minister proposed “5 pioneers” of strategic significance for the continent.

First of all, Asia is a pioneer in steadfastly pursuing the goal of maintaining an environment of peace, stability, cooperation, development and persistently protecting core fundamental values ​​in international relations.

Second, Asia is a pioneer in developing science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transformation, circular economy, and sharing economy; strongly shifting from "world factory" to "global innovation center".

Third, Asia is a pioneer in connecting value chains, promoting connectivity and integration into the world economy. Asia must lead a new game, a new journey of "going together - arriving together - working together - enjoying together - winning together" in the spirit of "harmonized benefits, shared risks".

Fourth, Asia is a pioneer in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and enterprise development. It focuses on improving the business investment environment, ensuring openness, transparency, and international competitiveness. In particular, WEF plays a particularly important role in attracting global businesses and investors to Asia.

Fifth, Asia is a pioneer in enhancing cultural and social connectivity, ensuring that people are at the center of all development policies and strategies. Respecting differences, unifying diversity, promoting commonalities, limiting disagreements, and connecting inclusively and comprehensively, especially for the younger generation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the discussion session “Is the Asian century facing challenges?”. Photo: Duong Giang/VNA

To contribute to this process, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed two specific initiatives on the “Asian Innovation Network” and the “Asian Innovation Portal” to enhance connectivity between research institutes and universities in the region, while supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. The Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam is ready to participate and hopes that the WEF, China and other countries will accompany, support and assist in realizing these initiatives.

After the opening speech, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other speakers discussed the world situation and solutions to respond to common regional challenges.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh discussed with speakers and guests at the discussion session "Is the Asian century facing challenges?". Photo: Duong Giang/VNA

To overcome the challenges, the Prime Minister said that it is necessary to maintain the spirit, perseverance, and steadfastness of the goal of peace, cooperation, and development; ensure fairness and social security so that no one is left behind. It is also necessary to recognize that this is an opportunity for countries to look back at themselves, look back at world relations, restructure the economy towards improving labor productivity, economic quality, competitiveness, and respond promptly, flexibly, and effectively to external shocks. The more pressure there is, the more efforts we will make to strive to rise up.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of solidarity, unity, upholding multilateralism, and upholding the core values ​​of each nation; any process requires leadership, leadership, and sacrifice. He affirmed that building an independent and self-reliant economy in parallel with active, proactive, deep, substantive, and effective international integration is a common trend; however, countries need to ensure that it is beneficial to themselves, to Asia, and to the world.

When asked about soft power, the Prime Minister said that soft power is to make good use of hard power and advantages and opportunities to create higher added value. For Vietnam, the concept of soft power has a broad understanding, including correct theoretical guidelines, suitable for the country's development; institutions to form national competitiveness; cultural traditions, heroic history of the nation; solidarity and unity; the Party's talented leadership, the desire to contribute, especially knowing how to arouse the strength of the young generation, the people, and businesses at the right time and place.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh discussed with speakers and guests at the discussion session "Is the Asian century facing challenges?". Photo: Duong Giang/VNA

The discussion session ended successfully with the awareness of the open opportunities and the need to promote cooperation for Asia to develop and prosper. The content of the speech and sharing of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left a deep impression on the delegates.

Pham Tiep (Vietnam News Agency)

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