Spokesperson talked about the Prime Minister attending the ceremony to announce the launch of IPEF discussion

On the afternoon of May 26, at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, domestic and foreign reporters were interested in Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance and speech at the launching ceremony to discuss the Indian Economic Framework. Ocean – Pacific for Prosperity (IPEF) with the attendance of Prime Minister of Japan, Prime Minister of India, President of the United States, President of South Korea… on the afternoon of May 23.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered an online speech at the launch ceremony of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity – Photo: VGP

Talking about Vietnam’s views on different opinions related to this event, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang emphasized that this is the kick-off event for the discussion process.

During the discussion, Vietnam will work with ASEAN countries and relevant partners to exchange and clarify the contents of IPEF, focusing on four pillars: Trade, supply chain, and non-carbon clean energy. infrastructure, taxation and anti-corruption to deliver a positive, efficient, and workable economic agenda for the region and for each country, leading to a collaborative framework that delivers real benefits for the people, for peace, stability, cooperation, stable development for the region and for the whole world.

Vietnam believes that the IPEF should be based on open, inclusive and transparent principles, in line with international law, ASEAN’s central role, and complement existing economic links.

With the policy of building an independent and self-reliant economy, associated with proactive and active international economic integration, extensive, substantial and effective international integration, Vietnam has participated in a number of related initiatives. international economic cooperation, thereby making the most of domestic and foreign resources, serving the construction and development of the country.

Before the question of Vietnam participating in the discussion, does it mean joining the IPEF or has a specific plan? Ms. Hang said this is just the start-up process for the discussion, the participation of each country, including Vietnam, will depend on the outcome of the discussion.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered an online speech – Photo: VGP

Earlier, on the afternoon of May 23, in Tokyo (Japan) took place the Launching Ceremony of the discussion on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in the form of direct cooperation between the two countries. online.

The announcement ceremony kicked off the discussion with the participation of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joseph Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Economic Ministers of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Australia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and spoke online.

The leaders shared a vision of an open, inclusive, equitable, rules-based, connected, resilient, secure, and prosperous Asia-Pacific region, with potential Sustainable and inclusive economic growth is the driving force for the global economy, upholding the central role of ASEAN.

The leaders also emphasized the urgency of working closely to ensure economic recovery and development on an adaptive, sustainable and inclusive basis. At the same time, affirming the importance of enhancing economic competitiveness, transparency and anti-corruption, cooperation, maintaining essential supply chains, promoting economic growth, creating jobs and expanding economic opportunities for the people.

The leaders agreed to initiate the IPEF discussion process and stand ready to invite countries in the region of interest to participate in the hope that this cooperation framework will help strengthen the most resilient economies. is in the post-pandemic recovery process, enhancing competitiveness, adaptability, sustainability, inclusivity, contributing to regional cooperation, stability, prosperity, development and peace, for the benefit of practicality of the people. Discussions in the coming time will focus on four pillars: Trade; supply chain; clean energy, decarbonization and infrastructure; taxation and anti-corruption.