Vietnam proposes to solve the global food crisis

Orientation of Vietnam

Speaking at the opening of this key discussion session, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai emphasized the impact of the “dual” crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions that are causing unprecedented resonance effects. on global food supply, prices and supply chains.

The Deputy Prime Minister raised five important proposals.

Firstly, there is a need for a holistic, multi-targeted approach towards a resilient, inclusive and sustainable global food system. The urgent issue is to provide humanitarian assistance to countries with food shortages, restore supply chains and curb the pressure of increasing prices of agricultural products; In the long term, it is necessary to build a green, clean, inclusive and sustainable agriculture.

Second, strengthen international cooperation, multilateralism, promote the role of international organizations to solve problems related to global food security, in which it is necessary to ensure the food supply chain. transparently, remove trade barriers for food, provide financial support to developing countries, and promote the tripartite cooperation model that Vietnam has effectively deployed with African and Latin American countries.

Third, promote the all-people approach, ensure a fair food production transition, taking into account the interests of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

Fourth, building an agricultural ecosystem with the participation and coordination of actions of all stakeholders.

Fifth, innovate thinking, create new motivations to promote the development of agriculture and food production, especially the application of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, linking innovation networks. …

The Deputy Prime Minister shared Vietnam’s orientation to build a low-carbon, “green – ecological – sustainable” agriculture, around three pillars: “Ecological agriculture”, “Modern countryside”. , “Smart Farmer”.

The Deputy Prime Minister called for international cooperation in strengthening the resilience and adaptability to climate change for the Mekong Delta, contributing to national and regional food security.

According to the Director of the World Food Program (WFP) David Beasley, even before the Ukraine crisis, the problem of global food security was in an alarming state. The problem of the global food crisis becomes even more remarkable when up to 400 million people in 43 countries around the world face hunger.

WFP Director shared the assessment and recommendations of the Vietnamese delegation, and emphasized that inflation, supply chain disruptions, climate change, environmental degradation and rampant urbanization are affecting serious impact on global food security. Delegates called for increased public-private partnership to address food shortages and promote sustainable and inclusive global food systems.

Vietnam is determined to pursue a green growth roadmap

At noon on May 23 local time, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai had a meeting and worked with leaders of some large corporations on attracting green finance, received many business leaders, including Wonderloop, Horasis, Menzies Aviation, dHealth Foundation, NAS, Citibank, HSBC, ToGo,…

At the exchange, corporations and financial investment funds highly appreciated Vietnam’s determination and efforts to transform the growth model towards green and sustainable. Businesses affirmed their desire to accompany and cooperate with Vietnam in the fields of green finance, energy transformation, green growth, high technology, innovation, human resource development…

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai affirmed that Vietnam is determined to pursue a green growth roadmap, attracting green financial sources towards the country’s sustainable development. In the process of realizing this goal, state resources play a guiding role in promoting green growth, thereby leading and attracting the participation of the private sector and foreign investment. External resources will play a very important supporting role from both capital, technology and policy advice.

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong informed investors about Vietnam’s green growth target for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050 as well as the orientation of the national power structure to achieve the target. zero emissions by 2050, in which to strongly develop electricity sources using renewable energy, especially wind power and solar power.

Leaders of corporations rated Vietnam as one of the most attractive investment destinations in the region with advantages of geographical location, young population and highly open economy. Group leaders also highly appreciated Vietnam’s development strategy and orientation, affirming to continue calling foreign investors, connecting financial institutions and banks to provide financial programs. green policy for Vietnam in the coming time.