The high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Le Minh Khai, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Prime Minister, pose for a photo with Harvard University leaders. Photo: VOV-USA

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Program was successful with 10 topics, which he said are very practical and useful for ministries, agencies, localities, and businesses in Vietnam. He stressed the adoption of national policies and strategies to boost new growth drivers, as well as contribute to the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development between Vietnam and the US.

At the discussion sessions, the Deputy Prime Minister and members of the Vietnamese delegation shared Vietnam's views, vision, and development orientations, and discussed frankly and openly the challenges that Vietnam is facing in economic development.  They emphasized international cooperation, taking advantage of external resources, and strengthening internal resources which is considered having a fundamental and decisive role.