ESCAP will actively support Vietnam in achieving its sustainable development goals

Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh and Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, UN Under-Secretary-General and ESCAP Executive Secretary.

The two sides discussed the topic of the 78th session of ESCAP (scheduled to be held in May 2022) and cooperation between Vietnam and ESCAP.

The meeting is an annual meeting for member countries to consider and discuss all socio-economic issues and regional cooperation in areas of mutual interest, with the participation of many senior leaders. countries, the United Nations and international organizations.

Held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of establishment ESCAPThe theme of this year’s session is: “Common Agenda to Elevate Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific Region”.

The event aims to promote multilateralism, cooperation and connectivity in responding to challenges and difficulties in the region in order to accelerate the implementation of sustainable development goals.

The meeting is expected to focus on three areas: Strengthening the health system, ensuring connectivity and sustainable supply chains, and realizing climate action. These are the areas that are ESCAP assessed as the most important and core for the Asia-Pacific region today.

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana said that maintaining and promoting cooperation and connectivity is extremely important, especially in the context of the world’s contradictions and divisions, and countries in the region facing many difficulties in economic development. COVID-19 response and post-pandemic recovery.

ESCAP Executive Secretary Alisjahbana highly appreciated Vietnam’s role and contribution in promoting cooperation, maintaining peace, stability and development in the region and internationally, and at the same time expressed his impression with the efforts. Vietnam’s efforts and determination to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, especially the strong commitments on climate at COP26.

In addition, she also hoped that Vietnam would actively participate in the 78th session, share experiences and good practices of Vietnam, and contribute to promoting cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific region. Positive.

Ms. Alisjahbana affirmed that ESCAP always attaches importance to the partnership with Vietnam, committing to always pay attention and actively support Vietnam in realizing its sustainable development goals, and at the same time work closely with the Embassy. in preparation for the upcoming 78th Session.

At the meeting, Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh emphasized that Vietnam has always been a reliable and responsible partner of ESCAP and will actively and actively participate in the 78th session as well as in the joint activities of the Committee. and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Ambassador expressed his gratitude and appreciation for ESCAP’s support to Vietnam over the past time, especially programs and projects on policy advice, technical assistance and capacity building for ministries, sectors, government agencies and the National Assembly.

Affirming that Vietnam, like other developing countries, is facing many challenges and difficulties, especially in implementing the commitment to reduce net emissions to zero by 2050 and achieve the sustainable development goals. Sustainable development in 2030, Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh wished that ESCAP would continue to support and mobilize international partners to support Vietnam in terms of resources, technology and experience.

The Ambassador shared Vietnam’s interest and wished that ESCAP would have an assessment of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis on the implementation of the sustainable development goals of countries in the European region. Asia-Pacific.