Speaking via videoconferencing at the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) announcement ceremony held by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva (Switzerland) on September 26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pointed out that Vietnam advocates innovation that fosters peace, cooperation and development both globally and regionally, according to a report from the Vietnam News Agency.

The PM underlined Vietnam's firm opposition to the use of innovation for war, unfair competition, and any activities that negatively impact people's lives worldwide.

He made clear Vietnam's viewpoint that the process of innovation should take the people as the center and the subject, so that the people can truly benefit from the fruit of innovation.

"We must take a global and people-centered approach, uphold multilateralism and call for international cooperation in promoting innovation," the PM said, urging rich countries, developed nations and those with better resources to assist developing and poorer countries in institution building, financing, quality workforce training, and transfer of advanced technology and smart governance practices.

Vietnam identifies education-training and sci-tech as its top national policies, with innovation serving as a driving force, a resource and a goal for development, contributing to national construction and development, the PM confirmed.

On this occasion, the Government leader thanked international organizations, including WIPO, scientists and experts for their support and cooperation with Vietnam in promoting innovation, which has played a critical role in the country's rapid and sustainable development.

WIPO Director General Darren Tang commended the Vietnamese Party and State's commitment to sci-tech, innovation, and intellectual property. In the 2024 GII report, Vietnam climbed two places, now ranking 44th out of 132 countries, reflecting its ongoing progress.