(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for stronger trade and investment cooperation with key strategic partners, including the US, France, the EU, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China as part of efforts to reach strategic goals.
 PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at a meeting to iron out difficulties for stronger growth, Hanoi, March 8, 2025. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac) |
Speaking at a meeting in Hanoi on Saturday to tackle economic challenges, drive growth, and navigate global uncertainties, PM Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s goal of achieving economic growth of at least 8% this year and double-digit growth in the coming years, while maintaining macroeconomic stability, major economic balances, social security, and environmental sustainability.
The PM stressed the importance of balancing trade relations, accelerating investment protection agreements, and enhancing economic transparency, fairness, and competitiveness to bolster Vietnam’s economic self-reliance and resilience.
He underlined Vietnam's principle of safeguarding national interests, protecting the homeland early and from afar, and adopting proactive and flexible diplomacy.
PM Chinh urged the integration of diplomatic, defense, security, economic, and financial solutions to address challenges, following the principle of harmonized interests and shared risks, while respecting the legitimate rights and interests of all parties.