Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), November 17: In the program to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 Summit Week and bilateral activities in the US, on November 15 (local time), President Vo Van Thuong attended the meeting. exchange policies at the US Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), attend and speak at the 2023 APEC Business Summit.
The US is a strategically important partner of Vietnam
Speaking before American scholars at CFR, President Vo Van Thuong stated that to realize the aspiration of becoming a developed, high-income country by the middle of this century, Vietnam focuses on rapid and sustainable development, based on the application of science and technology and innovation, simultaneously with cultural and social development and environmental protection. In that process, people with all their human and civil rights are at the center of future policies and planning.
The President emphasized that Vietnam determines and consistently implements a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, diversification and multilateralization of foreign relations; proactively and actively integrate comprehensively and deeply; a friend, a trusted partner and an active, responsible member of the international community.
Along with that, Vietnam implements the "4 No's" defense policy: not participating in military alliances; Do not associate with one country to fight another country; Do not allow foreign countries to set up military bases or use territory to fight other countries; Do not use force or threaten to use force in international relations. Vietnam supports consolidating and improving the effectiveness of bilateral and multilateral cooperation mechanisms and strengthening international coordination to reduce tensions, prevent and end conflicts to resolve problems.
Regarding Vietnam - US relations, President Vo Van Thuong affirmed that the relationship between Vietnam - US has never developed as well as today; from former enemies to comprehensive strategic partners. "This is truly a model in the history of international relations of healing and building post-war relations. This result is due to the efforts of many generations to overcome the challenges and historical ups and downs together." leaders and people of the two countries," the President assessed.
The President clearly stated that Vietnam's motto in relations with the US is "putting aside the past, overcoming differences, promoting similarities, looking towards the future". "We emphasize that mutual understanding, mutual trust, respect for each other's legitimate interests and non-interference in each other's internal affairs are always important. US leaders have affirmed their support for each other. support a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Vietnam. We identify the US as a strategically important partner in our foreign policy," the President affirmed.
Talking with CFR scholars, about the agreement to strengthen cooperation between Vietnam and the US in developing semiconductor production, President Vo Van Thuong stated clearly that Vietnam wants the Joint Declaration to upgrade the Strategic Partnership relationship . Comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and the US has been fully implemented, including cooperation in the production of semiconductors, chips and high-tech fields.
The President emphasized that Vietnam has proactively implemented many measures to respond to climate change, but said that this is also an issue that needs support and help in terms of political determination and specific actions from the community. international copper. The President hopes that the US government will continue to pay attention and support Vietnam in this important field.
Do not sacrifice justice, environment, or social progress
On the same day, President Vo Van Thuong and leaders of other countries attended the APEC 2023 Business Summit. Giving an orientation speech for the discussion session on "Sustainable and inclusive growth", the President points out the major contradictions of the world economy today, such as economic growth, increasing wealth but the gap between rich and poor is increasing and environmental destruction is becoming more and more serious. Besides, after more than three decades the world has benefited from globalization and formed a network of international economic relations with interwoven interests and mutual dependence, the trend of protection and separation has increased sharply. strong.
The President emphasized that to continue pursuing the lofty goals set, a new mindset is needed that is inclusive, harmonious and humane. Accordingly, we must ensure the mutual relationship between economic growth , social justice and environmental protection. Along with that, maintaining an open, connected world economy goes hand in hand with ensuring the economic security of countries; resources need to be prioritized for sustainable and inclusive development goals...
The President affirmed that maintaining sustainable economic growth goes hand in hand with implementing progress, social justice and protecting the ecological environment, ensuring that all people can develop their potential, participate and benefit. Equality of development results is a requirement throughout Vietnam's development process. Do not "sacrifice" progress and social and environmental justice to pursue simple economic growth.
With that viewpoint, the President said that Vietnam is synchronously implementing 3 groups of solutions. Firstly, building an independent and self-reliant economy associated with active and proactive deep international integration; Taking internal force as basic, strategic, decisive, external force as important, breakthrough. Second, strengthen management and effective use of resources; environmental protection and climate change response; promote green transformation towards global climate goals and commitments. Third, create an environment that encourages the poor and disadvantaged to make efforts, rise up by their own strength, integrate into the community, and eliminate discrimination in society.
The President affirmed that Vietnam wants businesses to continue to accompany Vietnam in consulting, proposing new policies and investment ideas; transfer of solutions, modern technology, new economic models; attract investment capital and support development. The President emphasized that APEC's success can only be achieved on the basis of friendship and trust between members, and the companionship of businesses and people; At the same time, he affirmed that Vietnam is ready to join APEC members and the Asia-Pacific business community in building a bright future for all people.
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper
