UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, Ramla Khalidi – Photo: VGP/Van Cuong
In a recent interview with the Government Portal on the occasion of the 80th National Day, the UNDP Representative expressed her impression of Vietnam’s development journey, especially since the Renovation period, during which millions of people were lifted out of poverty, the poverty rate decreased significantly, and the economy maintained a stable growth rate of over 6%.
Vietnam is increasingly asserting its leading role
According to Ms. Khalidi, the open-door policy and the export-oriented economic model have helped Vietnam not only develop its economy but also expand relations with partners.
Vietnam’s Human Development Index has increased by 50% since the Renovation period, clearly reflecting the people-centered orientation. In the future, Vietnam will continue to implement ambitious and determined reforms, and UNDP will always accompany the country on its journey towards green, sustainable, and inclusive growth.
Regarding Vietnam’s role and position in the region and the world, the UNDP Representative believes that Vietnam is increasingly asserting its leading role in multilateral forums, from the regional to international levels.
Accordingly, Vietnam has clearly shown its priority for multilateralism, notably through its active participation in the United Nations, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and engagement in various committees, including the Human Rights Council. Vietnam has also signed and implemented international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and contributed troops, including female soldiers, to peacekeeping activities.
Within the ASEAN region, Vietnam plays a leading role and makes significant contributions to affirming the centrality of multilateralism in the region.
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Regarding UNDP’s support for Vietnam in the coming period, Ms. Khalidi shared that the overall orientation would be based on Vietnam’s development vision, focusing on three key areas.
Firstly, green and sustainable development, including support for energy transition, climate change adaptation, the application of nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, and the promotion of a circular economy.
Secondly, private sector development, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to facilitate their integration into global markets and participation in stable supply chains.
Thirdly, improving governance, with a focus on promoting local governance, linking the aspirations of the people with public services, improving access to justice, and supporting Vietnam in human rights mechanisms, as well as enhancing social inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities, the LGBT community, and women in political life.
‘I feel almost Vietnamese’
In her message to the Vietnamese people, the UNDP Representative said that the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was born at the same time as the United Nations. Both share common values of dignity, solidarity, equality, and human rights.
Ms. Khalidi congratulated Vietnam on its 80th National Day and expressed her wish for the Vietnamese people to always be healthy, happy, and successful. She affirmed her joy in accompanying the people in these grand celebrations.
“I feel almost Vietnamese. I can sense the overflowing patriotism on every street, and I am filled with pride and happiness to see the staff and people all dressed up, showing their colors and joining together to experience the wonderful journey of their country. I feel truly honored and fortunate to be working in a country like Vietnam,” shared the UNDP Representative./.
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