VietNamNet Bridge – PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc's first participation in a G7 Summit, which will take place in Mie Prefecture, Japan this year, indicates the respect of Japan in particular and G7 in general for Viet Nam's  role and status in the region.

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Having recently become a middle-income nation, Viet Nam has made remarkable contributions to the world and the region, making efforts in fulfilling millennium development goals and joining hands with other nations to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Southeast Asian nation have actively contributed to the United Nations’ peacekeeping activities, jointly created the regional security structure in  ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region, and ensured security and peace in accordance with international regulations, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982.

Viet Nam’s participation in the G7 Summit will help address issues of joint concerns, contributing to international and regional peace, stability, cooperation and development.

The G7 Summit includes two sessions, focusing on high-quality infrastructure, regional security, women rights, health affairs, the implementation of 203 Agenda and cooperation with Africa.

The G7 summit will be held on May 27 with the participation of G7 members and invited guests, including Viet Nam, Indonesia, Laos, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Chad and other international organizations including the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank.

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