Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Prof. Thomas Vallely, Senior Advisor for Vietnam at Columbia University’s Southeast Asia Institute in the USA, and his colleagues to continue providing policy consultations to assist Vietnam in achieving its ambitious economic growth targets. At a meeting in Hanoi on March 15, PM Chinh emphasized the importance of these consultations in reaching an 8% economic growth rate by 2025 and aiming for double-digit growth in the subsequent years.
According to Vietnam News Agency, PM Chinh also urged Prof. Vallely to advocate with the US administration to foster a balanced, harmonious, and sustainable economic relationship between the two nations. The Prime Minister’s appeal underscores the significance of international collaboration and expertise in driving Vietnam’s economic development and strategic goals.