PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting with representatives of donors and foreign-invested enterprises on January 26. (Photo: VNA)

The event, which was hosted in Hanoi by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoIT), brought together officials from ministries and sectors, ambassadors, and heads of development cooperation agencies and international organizations, and representatives of associations and businesses, and foreign investors in Vietnam.

Offering New Year greetings to the guests, PM Chinh highlighted Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, attributing the results to the leadership by the Communist Party of Vietnam, headed by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and efforts by the entire political system, the whole people, and businesses; along with assistance from international friends, investors, and sponsors.

On behalf of Party and State leaders, the PM expressed his gratitude to international friends for their support for the country’s development, especially in 2023.

He called on them to join Vietnam in upholding solidarity and taking actions so that all people can become richer and happier.  Representatives of international organizations, donors, and foreign investors congratulated Vietnam on overcoming "headwinds" and achieving important achievements amidst the global economic downturn.

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