PM Chinh invited to attend COP26 in UK
VOV.VN - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) due to take place in Glasgow in November 2021.
Alok Sharma, British Cabinet Minister and COP26 President, who is on a visit to Vietnam, handed over Johnson’s letter of invitation to PM Chinh at a meeting in Hanoi on May 28.
Chinh welcomed Sharma’s visit and affirmed that Vietnam, a country heavily affected by climate change, always regards green growth as a key goal in its sustainable development strategy. It is transforming its economy into a green economy in a stable, harmonious and effective manner, taking into account employment and lives of workers in the transition.
Vietnam is always proactive and responsible toward cooperating with and implementing international commitments regarding climate change, said Chinh, adding it is willing to work closely with the UK and other partners to ensure the success of the conference.
He expressed hope the conference will pledge a stronger commitment to support developing countries, especially in accessing financial resources and technology transfer, in implementing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
The PM proposed that the British Government continue providing Vietnam with finance, technology and expertise in its transition into a low-carbon economy, while improving its ability to adapt to climate change, especially in regions hit hard by climate change and sea level rise.
On the Vietnam-UK relations, Chinh requested Sharma to help promote the effective implementation of bilateral economic agreements, and encourage British businesses to invest in Vietnam, especially in areas of British strength like clean energy.
He also proposed the British Government help with COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and facilitate the transfer of vaccine production technology to Vietnam.
For his part, Alok Sharma noted Vietnam is one of the important working partners of the British Government in preparation for the COP26 Conference. He highly appreciated Vietnam’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and affirmed that the UK will continue to support Vietnam in responding to climate change, including promoting the development of green energy.
