Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Chairman of the World Economic Forum

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Professor Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of WEF - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

In a friendly, open and joyful atmosphere, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Professor Klaus Schwab discussed the world economic situation, new development trends, Vietnam's socio -economic development results and the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and WEF.

Sharing about the situation and prospects of Vietnam's economy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that Vietnam will continue to firmly pursue the goal of stabilizing the macro economy and promoting growth.

The Prime Minister suggested that WEF continue to accompany Vietnam, support connections with WEF member enterprises, help Vietnam attract high-quality investment, especially in the fields of high technology, energy conversion, digital transformation, strategic infrastructure, and continue to strengthen exchanges on world development trends, provide policy advice to help Vietnam enhance its competitiveness, improve the investment and business environment, and adapt to new regulations and trends.

Professor Klaus Schwab expressed his delight at welcoming the Vietnamese Government leaders to attend the WEF Tianjin Conference this year and said that Vietnam's participation and contribution at the conference will bring an optimistic story of economic recovery in the context of the global economy facing many challenges.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks with Professor Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of WEF - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

In the context of many difficulties facing the world, the WEF President expressed his impression of Vietnam's socio-economic recovery and macro-economic stability; emphasized his strong commitment to promoting cooperation with Vietnam; affirmed that he will closely coordinate with relevant agencies to propose and implement substantive cooperation projects that are in line with Vietnam's interests and WEF's strengths.

The Prime Minister and Professor Klaus Schwab had an in-depth discussion on the major topics of the annual WEF Conference to be held in Davos, Switzerland, scheduled for January 2024. The two sides agreed that technology and artificial intelligence (AI), especially the application of new technologies and AI in the manufacturing, service, agricultural development and skills training sectors, should be the topics of interest at the Conference. Professor Klaus Schwab expressed his impression of the dynamism of the young generation of Vietnam in the face of technological development, saying that this is one of Vietnam's major competitive advantages.

Professor Klaus Schwab respectfully invited Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend the WEF Forum in January 2024 in Davos. The Prime Minister also invited Professor Klaus Schwab and WEF leaders to visit Vietnam soon, spend time speaking and inspiring Vietnamese youth about new development trends in the world. The two sides agreed to arrange visits in the near future.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and WEF Managing Director Borge Brende signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Vietnam-WEF cooperation for the 2023-2026 period, witnessed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Professor Klaus Schwab - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

* On this occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and WEF Executive Director Borge Brende signed the Vietnam - WEF Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation for the period 2023-2026 under the witness of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Professor Klaus Schwab.

The MOU is an important foundation to promote the Vietnam - WEF cooperation relationship in the new period, focusing on 6 key areas, including (i) Innovation in the food sector; (ii) Developing innovation and green transformation skills; (iii) Industrial clusters towards net zero emissions; (iv) Promoting actions on plastics, including the Global Partnership for Plastics Action Program (GPAP); (v) Finance for renewable energy transition; (vi) Cooperation in digital transformation and promoting the establishment of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The Vietnam - WEF MOU for the 2023-2026 period is an important foundation to promote Vietnam - WEF cooperation in the new period, focusing on 6 key areas - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The signing of the MOU will help Vietnam access resources and experience as well as participate in WEF's global programs, thereby establishing a synchronous ecosystem to promote new growth drivers, attract investment, and enhance national competitiveness./.

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