Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam is determined to respond to climate change, reduce emissions, and contribute to the success of the COP26 climate change conference.
In a phone call with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on the evening of October 27, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that Vietnam is determined to respond to climate change, reduce emissions, and transition to a green, circular economy. responsibility for joint efforts to protect the environment, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Prime Minister highly appreciated Chile's role and contribution in responding to climate change as the chairperson of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2019 (COP25), and suggested that Chile jointly promote the community. to create favorable conditions for developing countries to access finance and technology to improve their ability to adapt to climate change.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021 (COP26) will be held from October 31 to December 6 in Glasgow, Ireland.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in a phone conversation with the President of Chile on the evening of October 27. Photo: BNG.
President Sebastian Pinera expressed his appreciation and desire to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in this important field, towards a safe Earth for future generations.
In addition, Mr. Pinera said Chile wants to cooperate with Vietnam in the energy sector and participate in free trade agreements to which Vietnam and ASEAN are members.
Two-way trade turnover in the first nine months of this year reached US$1.47 billion, up 59% over the same period last year. The two sides agreed on a number of measures to strengthen the comprehensive partnership, including exchange of experiences and cooperation in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, coordinated promotion of multilateral and inter-regional trade, coordinated development activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of relations.
Vietnam and Chile also agreed to maintain cooperation and mutual support at international organizations and multilateral forums, contributing to strengthening the relationship between ASEAN and the Pacific Alliance to promote peace and stability, develop two areas.
According to Vnexpress.