Vietnam affirms that it will continue to actively contribute to efforts towards sustainable development goals

The 80th session of UNESACP takes place from April 22 to 26 in Bangkok, Thailand. With the theme “Leveraging digital innovation for sustainable development in Asia-Pacific”, this meeting is an opportunity for parties to strengthen cooperation across the region to promote digital innovation. , accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

The meeting brings together policymakers and representatives from research centers, international organizations, businesses and stakeholders to discuss how digital innovation can make a more inclusive contribution. on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in many areas. This is an opportunity for an in-depth discussion about how digital innovation can solve pressing problems such as climate change, poverty reduction and gender equality…

At the meeting to evaluate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific held on April 25, Ambassador appointed to Thailand Pham Viet Hung, Head of the Vietnamese delegation in The meeting pointed out the fact that the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Asia-Pacific region is relatively slow and that without determination and increased coordination of actions, it will be difficult to achieve the goals by year 2030.

Vietnam highly appreciates the efforts of the entire region in implementing the 2030 Agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals recently; Share with the assessments and concerns of the international and regional community about the impacts of current global challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation, epidemics, and conflicts. Vietnam emphasized its commitment to promoting the timely completion of the 2030 agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Ambassador Pham Viet Hung said that Vietnam has integrated the 2030 Agenda into national development strategies; Deployed a series of policies on education, social security, hunger eradication and poverty reduction… and achieved clear progress, especially in poverty eradication, ensuring clean water and sanitation, and access to quality education. quality, ensuring universal health coverage, creating jobs and strengthening social security coverage, industrialization, innovation and infrastructure building, building peace, justice and human rights. institutional improvement.

The Vietnamese delegation proposed a number of measures such as continuing to apply a people-centered approach, with the participation of relevant parties in implementing the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development; Prioritize investment in human resources, science, technology, innovation and infrastructure as tools to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, including promoting the role of youth, especially through digital transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Vietnam believes that developed countries need to soon complete financial commitments for development; restructure ODA towards increasing ODA for projects and programs to improve transport, information and energy infrastructure in developing countries; At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen monitoring of progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, especially through the development and presentation of a Voluntary National Assessment of progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. , to identify policies that need to be promoted.

Ambassador appointed to Thailand Pham Viet Hung said that Vietnam has integrated the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into national development strategies. (Photo: DINH TRUONG)

Vietnam continues to express its confidence that the United Nations and UNESCAP play a pivotal role in strengthening partnerships and cooperation between countries, international organizations and relevant parties, especially in the following aspects: Besides promoting finance and technology transfer; international laws and regulations; regional mechanism; Share knowledge and practical experience.

Vietnam has made significant, but uneven, progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, and therefore looks forward to continuing to receive valuable support and cooperation from the international community, including including UNESCAP, to realize its sustainable development aspirations. Vietnam is committed to being ready to actively contribute to regional and global efforts towards implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.