VietNamNet Bridge – The Government has issued an action program for the realization of the Party Central Committee’s Resolution 22-NQ/TW on international integration.

The Resolution, adopted on April 10, 2013, is part of the effort to concretize the orientation of “proactive and active international integration” figured out at the 11th National Party Congress.

The Government’s action program covers specific activities, roadmap and duration to boost the international integration process.

Communication

According to the action program, it is important for authorities at all levels to popularize the contents of the Party Central Committee’s Resolution as well as requirements, opportunities and challenges, tasks for international integration in each and every sector.

Inferior levels also need to further promote the image of Viet Nam to international friends.

Improving business environment

International economic integration is a key element of the action plan. The Government will develop and implement a strategy for international economic integration through 2020, especially in the financial and monetary sector.

The country will play a more effective role in such institutions like the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, Asian Development Bank among others.

It is a must to improve the business environment in order to further lure foreign investment, including trans-national corporations; beef up public investment restructuring process; encourage private investment and public-private investment.

The Government will also take measures to improve investment efficiency, strictly manage pubic debts, and design mechanisms and policies in favor of green development.

Active role in multi-lateral institutions

Regarding international integration in politics, Viet Nam will continue to consolidate and enhance relations with partners, especially major ones of significant importance to the country’s development and security.

Viet Nam will actively participate in and promote its role at multi-lateral institutions, particularly in building the ASEAN Community, designing the bloc’s post-2015 development orientations, expanding cooperation in ASEAN-led mechanisms like ASEAN Plus 1, ASEAN Plus 3, ASEAN Regional Forum and East Asia Summit, developing a code of conduct for the East Sea and others.

The country will continue to make active and responsible contributions to important forums like the United Nations, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Asia-Europe Meeting among others.

Regarding international integration in national defense and security, Viet Nam will formulate and realize a strategy for international integration in this area through 2020.

International integration in cultural and social fields

International integration in culture, education and training, science and technology and other fields will be promoted to mobilize resources for the development of these fields.

The Government will enhance its participation in addressing environmental issues, proposing initiatives to cope with climate change and protect water resource, animals, plants and deal with natural disasters.

Source: VGP