Hanoi: The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have agreed to enhance their collaboration to promote inclusive governance and sustainable development in Vietnam. This agreement was reached during a working session held in Hanoi, attended by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, a Politburo member and President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, along with Kanni Wignaraja, the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting focused on how the two organizations can collaborate more effectively to address Vietnam’s developmental challenges. Both parties emphasized the importance of inclusive governance as a foundation for sustainable development, agreeing to leverage their respective strengths to achieve common goals.
The session underscored the commitment of both the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and UNDP towards fostering a partnership that aims to address critical issues such as governance and sustainable development, which are pivotal for Vietnam’s future progress.