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The event was hosted by the Central Economic Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam). 

Addressing the event, Head of the Central Economic Commission and Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang emphasized promoting the potential and advantages of the oil and gas industry to develop renewable energy and new energy in the context of energy transition. 

Mr. Quang suggested that the oil and gas industry focus on attracting and encouraging investment from non-state economic sectors and international financial institutions; applying advanced scientific and technological achievements; developing infrastructure systems, especially digital infrastructure and digital transformation; and promoting high-quality human resources associated with policies to attract talents, specialized training to meet international requirements and standards to develop the oil and gas industry amid increasing international economic integration.