PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc values UNDP’s support for Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s assistance for Vietnam over the past four decades when he met with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in central Da Nang city on June 27.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in Da Nang city on June 27 (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Prime MinisterNguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s assistance forVietnam over the past four decades when he met with UNDP Administrator AchimSteiner in central Da Nang city on June 27.
Meeting on the sidelines of the 6th GlobalEnvironmental Facility (GEF) Assembly, they discussed the UN’s efforts to improvethe transparency, representativeness and democracy of UN organisations to bettersupport countries in realising the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
PM Phuc affirmed Vietnam’s support for makinguse of the outcomes and experiences in implementing the “Delivering as One”(DaO) initiative to reform the UN development system.
Vietnam is proud to be one of the countriestaking the lead in the DaO initiative and the first nation to have the GreenOne UN House, a symbol of the Vietnam-UN cooperation as well as the resolve toenhance the UN’s connectivity and efficiency, he said.
At the meeting, both host and guest agreed onthe need to foster Vietnam’s cooperation with the UN and the UNDP.
The Vietnamese leader lauded relations betweenthe country and the UN over the past four decades. He stressed Vietnam respectsthe UN’s central role, adding it will continue making contributions to allthree pillars of the UN, which are peace and security, human rights anddevelopment.
2018 marks 40 years of Vietnam-UNDP cooperation.PM Phuc thanked the UNDP for its support for Vietnam in the post-war andrebuilding period and the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals(MDGs) and now the Sustainable Development Goals.
For his part, Administrator Steiner said he wasimpressed with the achievements Vietnam has obtained after more than 30 yearsof reforms, especially successes in socio-economic development and fulfillingmany MDGs ahead of schedule.
He also lauded the UNDP’s friendly cooperationwith Vietnam. He said through the working sessions with Vietnam’s ministriesand sectors on May 26, he learned about the country’s development focuses,including adapting to climate change and capitalising on opportunities broughtby Industry 4.0.
Vietnam’s innovation spirit has inspired othercountries, Steiner noted, adding that the UNDP will stand with the country tocontinue supporting its development process.-VNA
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will support the construction of 300 houses in the central provinces of Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen and Quang Nam, which were seriously affected by typhoon Damrey in 2017.
Over 1,400 students of Binh Dong secondary school in HCM City have just joined drills of emergency evacuation in case of natural disasters such as tsunami and flood, according to the UNDP.
A workshop took place in Hanoi on April 18 to review and update Vietnam’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
The UN Development Programme (UNDP), Citi Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) jointly organised a diagnostic workshop on the state of the social impact startup ecosystem in Hanoi on June 15.
Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Vice Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, began a two-day visit to Vietnam on June 26 with a view to strengthening the partnership between the Vietnamese Government and the UN, focusing on sustainable development.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in Da Nang city on June 27 (Photo: VNA) 
