Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said this while receiving the General Director of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Kandeh Yumkella in Hanoi on September 7.

He stressed that as part of its sustainable development strategy Vietnam, during its economic development process, pays careful attention to applying green technologies in production and daily life.

Despite being a developing country, Vietnam always looks towards a green, energy-saving and environmentally-friendly industrial economy, he said, adding that the country attaches importance to its cooperation with UNIDO and the international community in this field.

The PM highly valued the cooperation between the UNIDO and Vietnam, saying that it has brought about practical effectiveness in sustainable development.

For his part, the UNIDO General Director spoke highly of the Vietnamese government’s efforts in coping with the global financial crisis and developing green industry.

He said the dynamic development of Vietnam, especially after joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO), is an example for many countries to follow.

Regarding climate change and rising sea levels, the UNIDO leader noted that this is a global challenge that requires joint efforts by all countries. Developed countries must support the hardest hit countries, including Vietnam, he added.

Source: WFEJ, 8/9/2009