Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives WB Country Director in Vietnam Carolyn Turk in Hanoi on October 27, 2023. (Photo: VNA)

PM Chinh praised the WB’s support and active contributions to Vietnam's socio-economic development since 1993 through policy consultation and financial assistance for ODA projects and concessional loans.

He suggested that the bank give priority to key projects on strategic transport infrastructure, such as the North-South high-speed railway, the Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho and the Hanoi-Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park railways.

Other priorities include renewable energy, smart agriculture, low-carbon emission, digital transformation, and climate change adaptation in the Mekong Delta.

Ms. Turk commended Vietnam's vision, development orientations and commitments, especially in climate change adaptation and emission reduction.

She highlighted several important issues that need further attention, such as energy security, carbon trading, and the program to cultivate 1 million ha of high-quality rice aimed for low emissions. She believed that if successful, Vietnam could become a leader in this field.