Prime Minister shares vision for successful ASEAN in smart era

Prime Minister shares vision for successful ASEAN in smart era

During a session on ASEAN in Davos, PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted that ASEAN needs to enter the "smart era" with an ambitious mindset.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh shared his vision for ASEAN to be successful in smart era during a session on ASEAN in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22 (local time), according to a report from the Government News.

The session, moderated by WEF President Borge Brendewas, was held within the framework of the 55th WEF annual meeting.

Addressing the event, PM Chinh said ASEAN needs to enter the "smart era" with an ambitious mindset, and with science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the new driving forces to create breakthroughs for the region's growth.

To be successful in the smart era, the Vietnamese Government leader said ASEAN needs to take into account the following key factors:

- In term of politics and security, ASEAN must be a peaceful, stable and war-free region.

- On economic front, the bloc needs to ensure rapid and sustainable development.

- Regarding culture, ASEAN should promote unity in diversity while developing ASEAN identity and preserving the distinctiveness of each member.

- In terms of environment, ASEAN needs to ensure sustainable resource use and protect the environment for future generations.

- Regarding social aspect, the bloc needs to ensure social progress and fairness, inclusive development, and leaving no one behind.

He  emphasized Vietnam's determination to develop science, technology, innovation, and digitalization through three strategic priorities including institutions, infrastructure, and human resources.

The Prime Minister called for further cooperation and connection between ASEAN and the global community, as well as between Vietnam and other ASEAN member States, to develop together and move forward, harnessing global knowledge to serve the common development goals.

Regarding the Myanmar issue, the Vietnamese leader  expressed his firm belief that with unity and solidarity for its common goals, ASEAN will contribute to bringing peace, stability, and happiness back to the people of Myanmar soon.