Van Thuong, who is accepting the invitation of his American counterpart Joe Biden, will stay in this country from the 14th to the 17th.
The Asia-Pacific region and APEC are important priorities of Vietnam’s foreign policy, aiming to promote multilateral diplomacy, protect and promote security interests and strengthen the country’s position, national media said here when announcing the information.
In statements made the previous day, Vietnamese Vice Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang highlighted what she described as an active, responsible and effective contribution to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) that this Indochinese nation maintains in all areas.
Vietnam has left many important marks in the regional forum process, said the Vice Foreign Minister, recalling that joining the forum in 1988 represented a strategic decision in international economic integration, contributing to both national and regional development.
He pointed out that Hanoi has already held the APEC chairmanship twice (2006 and 2017), and in this context initiated nearly 150 cooperation projects in various areas such as human resources development, climate change adaptation, e-commerce, food security and women’s empowerment.
This makes it possible to improve the country’s role, position and reputation on the international stage, the Vice Chancellor said, pointing out that Vietnam can also make the most of partnership opportunities, resources and cooperation mechanisms in the service of its socio-economic development.
Regarding the upcoming meeting in San Francisco, Minh Hang emphasized that it has an important meaning in the current and complicated international context, where there are traditional and unconventional security challenges, as well as risks and challenges, but also great opportunities for cooperation and collaboration Development.
This moment requires APEC members to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to turn challenges into opportunities for recovery and sustainable development, he said.
“Creating a resilient and sustainable future for all” will be the central theme of APEC Leaders Week 2023, where President Vo Van Thuong will call on the business community to unite to overcome challenges and seize opportunities to promote sustainable development, according to the vice chancellor.
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