Deputy PM names VN’s top priorities in 2020
VGP – Viet Nam commits to championing the centrality of the United Nations and upholding multilateralism and international law in 2020, said Deputy PM, FM Minh at meeting with diplomatic corps on Tuesday.
Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh addresses the meeting with diplomatic corps in Ha Noi on January 14, 2020. Photo: VGP |
Other key priorities include (i) promoting trade liberalization, and economic integration and connectivity, (ii) making more active contributions to the settlement of regional and global challenges; and (iii) realizing the ASEAN theme of “cohesive and responsive”, according to Minh.
Distinguished guests to the meeting. Photo: VGP |
The country also accelerated the implementation and official signing of new-generation FTAs such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), he said.
Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and US Ambassador to Viet Nam Daniel Kritenbrink. Photo: VGP |
These achievements came as a result of the determination for reform, the aspiration and the tireless effort of the Vietnamese Government and people as well as the strong support, effective cooperation and invaluable support from our friends and partners in the international community, the Deputy PM, FM said.
He express d his hope that the international community will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Viet Nam to further bolster the partnership in all areas between with countries around the world./.
By Quang Minh