Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính delivered an important speech at the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF), emphasizing ASEAN’s role in the smart era and its ambitious development vision.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính speaking at the plenary session (Photo: Dương Giang/TTXVN).
ASEAN’s Vision in the Smart Era
At the WEF in Switzerland, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính participated in the session titled “ASEAN: Connecting to Go Further.” He highlighted that ASEAN is poised to become a global growth leader in the smart era.
International speakers praised ASEAN’s potential, particularly the creativity and entrepreneurship of its young generation, expected to lead the region into the future. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized three key priorities for ASEAN’s 2025 chairmanship: green energy, artificial intelligence, and climate change adaptation.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stressed that entering the smart era requires ASEAN to be ready to “think big and act boldly.” He called for the region to focus on science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation to achieve breakthroughs in growth.
Six Key Factors for ASEAN Success
To ensure a robust ASEAN in the future, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính identified six core factors:
- Politics – Security: Peace, stability, and no war.
- Economy: Rapid and sustainable development.
- Culture: Unity in diversity, fostering ASEAN identity while preserving each member country’s distinctiveness.
- Environment: Sustainable exploitation and use of resources, protecting the environment for future generations.
- Society: Ensuring social progress and fairness, inclusive development without leaving anyone behind.
- Technology: Significant investment in ICT infrastructure and high-quality human resources.
Vietnam’s Development Strategy
To drive development in the smart era, Vietnam has prioritized three strategic areas:
- Institutional Framework: Enacting Resolution 57 and related laws to establish legal frameworks for science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
- Infrastructure: Developing ICT infrastructure, especially digital data platforms, as the foundation for growth.
- Human Resources: Focusing on training high-quality labor forces in emerging industries such as green transition, digitalization, and knowledge-based economy.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính speaking at the WEF Conference (Photo: Dương Giang/TTXVN).
International Cooperation and Solutions for Myanmar
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính underscored the importance of international cooperation between ASEAN and global partners. He expressed confidence in ASEAN’s positive contribution to restoring peace and stability in Myanmar.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s speech not only showcased Vietnam’s strategic vision but also affirmed ASEAN’s leadership position in the smart era. To achieve these goals, each member nation must collaborate and fully leverage technological potential and youthful talent.
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References:
- dantri.com.vn
- TTXVN
