Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Davos, Switzerland on January 22 (local time) as part of his participation in the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) here.
Expressing gratitude for the OECD’s support during Vietnam’s co-chairmanship of the Southeast Asia Regional Programme, fight against COVID-19, and policy consultations, PM Chinh praised the strong partnership between Vietnam and the OECD.
He noted that the two Southeast Asia Ministerial Conferences held in Hanoi contributed to bring the OECD and the region closer together.
Outlining Vietnam's strategic development goals, the Vietnamese Government leader said that, building on 40 years of Doi Moi” (Renewal), 2025 will mark the start of a new era for Vietnam to rise up for a prosperous and developed nation by 2045.
To enhance cooperation between Vietnam and the OECD, the PM urged the Secretary-General to direct the organisation's specialised committees to share expertise, provide policy advice, and assist Vietnam in boosting its competitiveness towards aligning with the OECD’s global governance standards.
He also called on the organisation to support Vietnam in preparing and publishing key economic reports, which will serve as essential references for long-term policy formulation.
PM Chinh suggested that the OECD consider Vietnam’s early accession to the organisation and facilitate the inclusion of Vietnamese professionals within its Secretariat.
He affirmed Vietnam will meet all necessary procedures, standards, and conditions for membership, as part of its efforts to deepen global economic integration and make greater contributions to international peace, cooperation, and development.
For his part, Cormann recognised Vietnam as a dynamic and fast-growing economy, playing an increasingly significant role in Southeast Asia - a major driver of global economic growth. The OECD, he said, is keen to strengthen its collaboration with Vietnam and stands ready to provide support through policy advice and assistance, including in Vietnam’s pursuit of OECD membership.
He agreed to facilitate Vietnam’s participation in the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. He also committed to enhancing connections between the OECD’s specialised committees and Vietnam’s ministries and agencies, to further the effectiveness of their cooperation.
PM Chinh invited Cormann to the 4th P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030) Summit, scheduled for April, and the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16)’s ministerial meeting in October, both to be held in Vietnam.
He also confirmed that Vietnam will send a representative to the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in June, demonstrating its strong commitment to and desire for closer collaboration with the organisation.
