Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with representatives from donors and foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam on January 26 to celebrate the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

He emphasized that despite the difficulties posed by Covid-19 and the impact of the global headwinds in recent years, Vietnam still managed to secure macro-economic stability, control inflation, boost growth, and guarantee major balances. Budget overspending, public debt, government debt, and foreign debt have all remained under control, he said.

The Prime Minister attributed these achievements to the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the efforts of the entire political system, the Vietnamese people, and the local business community, along with assistance from international friends, investors, and donors.

He expressed his gratitude to international friends for their support for the country’s development, especially in 2023.

Representatives from international organizations, donors, and foreign investors congratulated Vietnam on overcoming the headwinds and posting important achievements amid the global economic downturn.

They applauded Vietnam’s national development strategies, especially its goal of green and sustainable development, attention to social security and welfare, and its efforts in environmental protection and commitment to cutting emissions to net-zero by 2050.

Representatives also expressed their appreciation of the Vietnamese Government’s cooperation, support, and facilitation of their business and investment activities.

They pledged to support and accompany Vietnam in achieving its goal of becoming a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle incomes by 2030, and a developed country with high incomes by 2045.