Cai Mep-Thi Vai deep water seaport in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province (Photo: Hoang Nhi/VNA)

To maintain the momentum of 2024 and obtain greater achievements in 2025, he proposed Vietnam continue its economic and external affairs policies and pay more attention to security.

Economically, Vietnam should focus on renewable energy and create trading centers by developing seaports.

Vietnam should also pay attention to the benefits from the Mekong River and exploit marine mineral resources to ensure sustainable development, SD Pradhan said.