Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai and Deputy Director General of WTO Zhang Xiangchen (photo: VGP)

At the meeting, Mr. Khai affirmed that Vietnam treasures the WTO’s central role in promoting an open, transparent, rules-based multilateral trading system; and hopes that the WTO continues to uphold its coordinating role to boost global trade in an inclusive and equal manner, thus contributing to economic recovery and growth. The Deputy PM suggested that the WTO reform process should ensure a balance of rights and obligations, suitable to the development and implementation capacity of its members, especially developing ones

He highlighted Vietnam’s contributions to discussions on food security at the World Economic Forum Davos 2022 saying that Vietnam will continue to be a responsible member in food security and contribute to the upcoming WTO Ministerial Meeting.

Zhang welcomed Vietnam’s active engagement and contributions to global economic growth. He said he hopes Vietnam will maintain its contributions to discussions at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in June to achieve concrete results, especially in the area of fisheries and agricultural subsidies.

The same day, Deputy PM Khai visited the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva.