Speaking at Harvard University, the Prime Minister gave a message to build an independent and self-reliant economy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh: I came here with dual affection, the affection of Harvard University for the delegation and the love of the predestined relationship and connection between Vietnam and the United States – Photo: VGP

In a speech lasting about 40 minutes on the afternoon of 14-5 local time, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that Vietnam affirms its consistent policy of sticking to the line of innovation, opening up, being proactive, and actively participating in meetings. deeply, substantively, effectively with the outside world. The innovation path is based on three pillars, including elimination of bureaucratic subsidies, implementation of multiple ownership and integration.

Creating a favorable environment and conditions, protecting the legitimate and legitimate rights and interests of enterprises, long-term, effective and sustainable business and investment partners on the principle of ensuring harmony of interests, share risks and comply with the law. Vietnam wishes to be a good friend, a reliable partner, a responsible member in solving regional, international issues and global challenges for common prosperity.

Thanks to the doi moi policy, especially building an independent and self-reliant economy associated with proactive and active international integration, from an underdeveloped economy, after more than 35 years of doi moi, Vietnam has risen strongly, achieved great achievements, of historical significance.

In his speech, the Prime Minister focused on clarifying three issues: Firstly, why is it important to build an independent and self-reliant economy associated with proactive and active international integration? Secondly, there are a number of key viewpoints, goals and ideas on building an independent and self-reliant economy associated with proactive and active international integration in Vietnam. Third, some key tasks and solutions in the coming time.

Clarifying the first issue, the Prime Minister said that recently, the world situation has become complicated, unpredictable and unpredictable in many aspects such as strategic competition and fierce conflicts; international currency and financial risks and supply chain disruptions increase; response to the negative side of globalization, traditional and non-traditional security issues such as climate change, epidemics, population aging, resource depletion, energy security, food security, food security Cybersecurity, human security…

That context requires countries to pay more attention to building an independent and self-reliant economy, minimizing the impact of external shocks during the integration process; in which, affirming the trend of independence and self-reliance does not mean closing, self-sufficiency, and self-sufficiency but associated with the policy of opening up and international integration.

The common trend and desire of most countries, especially developing countries, is towards building a strong independent and self-reliant economic foundation, promoting industrialization in association with international integration in order to rise to the top. escape the “middle income trap”, becoming a developed country. Practice shows that, to be successful, each country needs appropriate methods, roadmaps and steps associated with specific characteristics and conditions; but special attention should be paid to certain universal requirements.

Accordingly, economic independence and self-reliance are associated with independence, political autonomy, foreign policy and international integration. Respecting differences in conditions and characteristics of politics, economy, history, culture and society will contribute to the diversity and richness of the global economy and national advantages. Along with that, must respect the legitimate rights and interests of countries based on the United Nations Charter and international law.

According to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the concept of building an independent and self-reliant economy, associated with proactive and active international integration, has been clearly defined, is a consistent policy throughout, in the Platform for building an independent economy. nation building, the Resolution of the Party and the Constitution.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits Harvard University – Photo: VGP

According to the Government Portal, the presentation and participation in the seminar by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vietnamese delegates were attentively listened to and received by scholars, experts and students.

Professor Thomas J. Vallely – Director of the Vietnam Program, Harvard Kennedy School – “We have gained a lot of information and learned a lot from the dialogue, so that we can study together with Vietnam and propose solutions to Vietnam’s challenges,” said.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at Harvard University

TTO – On the afternoon of May 14 (local time), continuing to visit and work in the US, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited, spoke and attended a policy discussion at Harvard University, Boston city, the city of Vietnam. Cambridge, Massachusetts State.