"In the new era of Vietnam, the Middle East has a very important position"

(Dan Tri) - The upgrading of Vietnam and the UAE to a Comprehensive Partnership and the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement affirm that in the new era of Vietnam, the UAE and the Middle East region hold a very important position.

This message was conveyed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in an important policy speech at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy on the morning of October 29 (local time), during his official visit to the UAE. The speech of the head of the Vietnamese Government was titled "Vietnam - UAE Comprehensive Partnership: A Shared Vision for Peace, Development and Prosperity". Vietnam has risen strongly after the war . According to the head of the Vietnamese Government, with the complicated and unpredictable developments in the world and in the region, countries need to persevere in dialogue and cooperation in the spirit of solidarity and unity to maintain a peaceful and cooperative environment, opening up new development space. Sharing Vietnam's viewpoints and development orientations, the Prime Minister affirmed the goal of socio-political stability; not sacrificing progress, social justice, social security and the environment to pursue economic growth alone.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers an important policy speech at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (Photo: Doan Bac).

As a country that suffered many losses and pains during the war, after nearly 40 years of renovation, Vietnam has risen strongly, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. He said that Vietnam currently has diplomatic relations with 194 countries, including Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with 8 countries, Strategic Partnerships with 10 countries, and Comprehensive Partnerships with 14 countries (including the UAE). Vietnam is also an active member of more than 70 regional and international organizations. From a poor, backward country devastated by war, Vietnam has become a middle-income developing country with an average income per capita of about 4,300 USD; belonging to the group of 34 largest economies in the world and the top 20 economies in terms of trade. In the context of many difficulties and instability in the world economy, the growth of many economies and global investment decline, the leader of the Vietnamese Government said that Vietnam's economic growth and investment are still recovering positively. GDP in 2024 is estimated to increase by about 7%; attracting foreign investment of about 39-40 billion USD. Budget deficit, public debt, government debt, and foreign debt are well controlled. "With new position and strength, Vietnam is increasingly proactive in contributing to common global concerns," the Prime Minister said. Priorities in the era of national growth. Referring to the orientation for the coming time, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh clearly stated the message that General Secretary To Lam mentioned many times about bringing Vietnam into a new era - the era of national growth.

Delegates listen to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's policy speech (Photo: Doan Bac).

"Vietnam takes a rich people, a strong country, democracy, fairness, and civilization as its general goal, as the driving force to strive for and determine the strategic goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and high average income by 2030; and becoming a developed country with high income by 2045," the head of the Government stated. However, according to the Prime Minister, Vietnam has determined that in the future, difficulties and challenges will outweigh opportunities and advantages. Therefore, it is necessary to closely follow reality to have timely, flexible, and effective policy responses. The head of the Government also mentioned 6 groups of key tasks and solutions to bring the country into a new era. In particular, the Prime Minister emphasized the priority of promoting growth associated with maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation; renewing traditional growth drivers and strongly promoting new growth drivers; promoting industrialization and modernization, creating substantial changes in strategic breakthroughs. In addition, Vietnam will focus on mobilizing and effectively using all resources; focusing on ensuring social security, protecting the environment; strengthening national defense and security, promoting foreign affairs and international integration. 6 major priorities in Vietnam - UAE relations UAE is the first stop on Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to the Middle East region this time. This is also the first official visit of a Vietnamese Prime Minister to the region in 15 years. According to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the fact that the two countries have upgraded their bilateral relations to Comprehensive Partnership and signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) strongly affirms that, in the new era - the era of the Vietnamese people's rise, the Middle East region and the UAE have a very important position.

To realize the newly established Comprehensive Partnership, the Prime Minister proposed that Vietnam and the UAE strengthen cooperation in six major priorities (Photo: Doan Bac).

Sharing his admiration for the remarkable development of Abu Dhabi city, the Prime Minister said that such development deserves the name "miracle in the desert", and the UAE has turned the impossible into possible. Sharing about Vietnam's goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and high average income by 2030 and a developed country with high income by 2045, the Prime Minister emphasized that the two countries need to accompany, inspire, and stand side by side on the journey to realize the vision and development aspiration. To realize the newly established Comprehensive Partnership, the Prime Minister suggested that Vietnam and the UAE strengthen cooperation in 6 major priorities, including making economic, trade, and investment cooperation an important pillar of the bilateral relationship; effectively implementing the recently signed CEPA Agreement; and encouraging UAE investment funds and enterprises to invest in large, breakthrough projects. Concluding his speech, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Middle East in general and the UAE in particular are lands of great potential. Although geographically distant, the countries are increasingly closer to ASEAN in terms of vision and development orientation. "Vietnam and the UAE will together write a new, more brilliant chapter in bilateral relations, for the practical interests of the people of the two countries, for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the two regions and the world," the Prime Minister shared.

The Prime Minister, his wife and the Vietnamese delegation left Abu Dhabi for a visit and work in Saudi Arabia (Photo: Doan Bac).

This is the final activity of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation during their official visit to the UAE. After this activity, the Prime Minister and the Vietnamese delegation will leave Abu Dhabi for an official visit to Saudi Arabia.

Hoai Thu (From Abu Dhabi, UAE)

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