Vietnam pledges continued contributions to ECOSOC
(VOVworld) – Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has stressed the importance of a paradigm shift in thinking to solidly link the 3 pillars: economics, social issues, and environment. Thinh made the remarks to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on Monday, the first session that Vietnam attended as a member of the 2016-2018 tenure. The session discussed ways to achieve sustainable development goals set in the 2030 Agenda themed “No-one left behind”.
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| Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh delivers her speech at ECOSOC session. (Photo: VNA) |
Ms. Thinh promised that Vietnam will continue contributing to ECOSOC and speed up the strict implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
The same day, Thinh attended an environmental exhibit where she called for respect and protection of nature. She briefed participants on the severe impacts of climate change on Vietnam, adding that Vietnam will honor its commitments to reducing gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and protecting the environment.