Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong (Photo: VNA)New York (VNA) – Vietnam is committed toimplementing the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,stated Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong.
He made the statement at the High-level Segment (HLS) of theUN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the UN headquarters in New York, wherethe ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2018 also took place, from July 9and 18.
The Vietnamese official said the commitment is beingundertaken via promoting the country’s inner strength and international integration,and boosting public – private partnerships and ties with global partners tobuild a resilient and sustainable society where no one is left behind.
Phuong also pointed to global-level challenges and stressedthat ensuring peace and security based in respect for international law is keyto the realisation of Sustainable Development Goals.
He called for countries’ responsibility in cooperating andsupporting one another, particularly developing nations.
At the event, the Vietnam delegation joined otherdelegations to pass a Ministerial Declaration.
Within the framework of the HLPF and HLS 2018, Vietnampresented the Voluntary National Review (VNR), which received feedback frommany international organisations, non-governmental organisations andinternational scholars.
Delegates to the HLS highly appreciated commitments,achievements and efforts made by Vietnam in sustainable development, as well asthe country’s inclusive and serious approach in the process.
They also asked Vietnam to share its experience ineffectively integrating sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the country’ssocio-economic development strategies.
On the sidelines of the HLPF, Vietnam, together withThailand, Bhutan, the EU and the UN Environment Programme, engaged in a seminaron green economy and impacts on sustainable development.
Vietnam and Finland also organised a seminar on managingrisks in water and sanitation supply.
At the end of the meetings, the HLPF and HLS adopted aministerial declaration affirming the resolve of countries in implementing the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ensuring that no one is left behind.-VNA
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