Vietnam is a bright spot in international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance.

Within the framework of Vietnam International Digital Week 2025, the Ministerial Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance took place with the participation of leaders of many countries, international organizations and multilateral institutions. The event is a forum to share experiences, promote cooperation and build ethical, human-centered AI institutions.

Burundi: Vietnam is a strategic partner in digital transformation

Speaking at the conference, Ms. Inarukundo Francine, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance of Burundi, highly appreciated the organization of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam. According to her, Vietnam's achievements in the digital field have "oriented Burundi's development ambitions".

Ms. Inarukundo Francine, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance of Burundi, speaking at the Conference

She said Burundi is working with UNDP to develop a National AI Strategy, focusing on public administration, health, education, agriculture and climate forecasting. Burundi wants to expand cooperation with Vietnam in technology transfer, training young talents and establishing innovation labs.

According to Ms. Francine, the success of Lumitel, a subsidiary of Viettel Global in Burundi, is a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of cooperation between the two countries, contributing to the modernization of the telecommunications industry and creating thousands of jobs.

"Burundi considers Vietnam a strategic partner and brother on the path towards a comprehensive, self-reliant and sustainable digital economy," she emphasized.

Mozambique: AI must be seen as a global public good

The representative of the Government of Mozambique shared about the National Strategy on Science, Technology and Innovation, approved in July 2024, identifying AI, Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data as the driving force for the country's development.

Mozambique is one of the pioneering countries selected by UNESCO to conduct the AI ​​Readiness Assessment Report (RAM), with three main pillars: Legal, Institutional and Capacity Building. The report recommends that the country enact data protection laws, establish a National AI Committee and integrate ethical principles into technology governance.

“Mozambique’s AI journey is just beginning, but it is guided by a clear vision and strong political will. AI should not be the privilege of a few countries, but a global public good,” stressed the representative of Mozambique . Mozambique is currently strengthening its legal framework for digital governance, while promoting academic activities, conferences and AI research in the country.

Mr. Jonathan Baker, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam

UNESCO: Vietnam has a particularly favorable environment for AI development

At the conference, Mr. Jonathan Baker, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, presented the results of the RAM Report on AI in Vietnam, one of the first countries in Asia to complete this assessment.

He appreciated Vietnam for its strong political will and clear strategic direction, especially through Resolution 57 of the Politburo and the Law on Digital Technology Industry 2025, the first law with a separate chapter on AI.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung (right cover) received the handover of the RAM report logo from Mr. Johnathan Bake, Head of Office and Representative of UNESCO in Vietnam.

The report notes remarkable progress: The digital economy accounts for 18.3% of GDP, high-tech exports account for 36% of total trade, the internet covers 78% of the population, and 99.8% of people have mobile access. Vietnam currently ranks 26th in the world in AI scientific publications, with more than 4,000 research papers by 2023.

However, Mr. Jonathan Baker also pointed out the challenge of the shortage of highly skilled AI human resources and the opportunity to narrow the gender gap in STEM. UNESCO recommended that Vietnam establish a National Committee on AI Ethics, strengthen the legal framework and invest in large-scale data centers.

"UNESCO and the United Nations are committed to accompanying Vietnam on the journey to develop an ethical and inclusive AI future," affirmed Mr. Jonathan Baker.

Immediately after the speech of Mr. Jonathan Baker, Chief Representative of UNESCO in Vietnam , the leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, together with UNESCO, the EU and the United Nations, performed the handover ceremony of the AI ​​Ethics Readiness Assessment Report, marking an important step forward in international cooperation on technology.

Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations sent a message to the Conference

The United Nations and Cambodia: Working together towards a human-centered digital future

Sending a message to the conference, Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, said that the United Nations General Assembly has just passed a resolution to establish the International Scientific Council on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and proposed a Global Fund on AI to support countries in building capacity, infrastructure and institutions.

“We need to ensure AI serves sustainable development, from medical diagnostics to education and agriculture, not just the few,” he said.

Mr. Chun Vat, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia shared at the Conference

Meanwhile, Mr. Chun Vat, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia, shared that the country has placed AI as one of the pillars to become a high-income country by 2050. Cambodia is building a National AI Strategy, focusing on six priorities: Human resource development, data infrastructure, digital government, industry-based AI, ethical AI, and collaborative innovation.

"Collaboration is essential in the digital transformation journey. We have the opportunity to shape a digital landscape that empowers people and promotes sustainable innovation," Mr. Chun Vat emphasized./.

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