He applauded the speech presented by Chinese President Xi Jinping, which highlighted important cooperative principles of cooperation of the
the BRI.
PM Phuc stated Vietnam will continue to cooperate with China and other countries to build effective and win-win cooperation forms.
He also applauded the theme of the forum, which underlines the need to enhance connectivity, policy resonance and sustainable development.
Connectivity must be promoted comprehensively, including digital connection, and development of transport, energy, information and telecommunication, as well as coordination among countries to ensure favourable policies for successful connection, he said.
It is necessary to expand cooperation among countries, international organisations, and involvement of enterprises and people in the process, he said.
PM Phuc emphasised the need to ensure balance between short-term and long-term development targets, effectiveness on economy, sustainability on the environment and social harmony, and bring benefits to the people.
Cooperation should be transparent, open, sincere, mutually beneficial, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, international law, he said, noting that this is the foundation for successful connectivity and development.
In his speech, the Vietnamese leader shared Vietnam’s experience in the 30-year renewal process, stressing that development is responsibility of each country and that the promotion of potential and strength along with international integration is the basis for successful cooperation.
He affirmed that Vietnam is focusing on promoting its socio-economic development and international integration, including cooperation with BRI; while making every effort to realise SDGs of the UN.
On the sidelines of the 2nd BRF’s roundtable meeting, PM Phuc had meetings with leaders of Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Director General of the International Monetary Fund.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Beijing for Hanoi later the day, wrapping up his trip to China to attend the 2nd BRF.