The Ministry of Planning and Investment held a start-up workshop on “Rolling-out of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Vietnam” in Hanoi on May 19.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York in September, 2015.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets out a global development vision and global partnership, along with actions required for sustainable development across the globe over the next 15 years.
The 2030 Agenda includes 17 goals and 169 specific targets to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change.
Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong said Vietnam will mobilise all resources for the achievement of the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Deputy Minister Nguyen The Phuong also affirmed that
Vietnam has committed itself to supporting and participating in the implementation of the goals.
Addressing the workshop,
UN Resident Coordinator Pratibha Mehta emphasised the need to identify innovative and effective measures and comprehensive approaches to fulfill the goals. It also requires the support and commitments of the country’s leaders and the coordination of the state, business and society, she added.
The Vietnamese Government always attaches great importance to sustainable development and has defined it as the constant goal of socio-economic development, focusing on poverty reduction, child care, health care, education and gender equality.
The country has been highly praised by the international community for its accomplishments in implementing Millennium Development Goals.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets out a global development vision and global partnership, along with actions required for sustainable development across the globe over the next 15 years.
The 2030 Agenda includes 17 goals and 169 specific targets to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change.
At the workshop.
|
Deputy Minister Nguyen The Phuong also affirmed that
Vietnam has committed itself to supporting and participating in the implementation of the goals.
Addressing the workshop,
UN Resident Coordinator Pratibha Mehta emphasised the need to identify innovative and effective measures and comprehensive approaches to fulfill the goals. It also requires the support and commitments of the country’s leaders and the coordination of the state, business and society, she added.
The Vietnamese Government always attaches great importance to sustainable development and has defined it as the constant goal of socio-economic development, focusing on poverty reduction, child care, health care, education and gender equality.
The country has been highly praised by the international community for its accomplishments in implementing Millennium Development Goals.
Trending
-
Hanoi eyes greater global integration in years to come
-
Vietnam news in brief - December 14
-
Exhibition of 20th century Vietnamese art: A rendezvous with masters of painting
-
Hanoi approves Soc Son District Zoning plan
-
Hanoi's artisan carries on lantern making art
-
EVs take the spotlight on Vietnam's urban streets
-
Thay Pagoda: A timeless heritage on Hanoi's outskirts
-
Hanoi's pho declared national intangible heritage
-
Christmas in Vietnam: A blend of Western cheer and local charm
-
Liên kết hữu ích