United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Kandeh Yumkella in Hanoi on September 7. 

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

Despite being a developing country, Vietnam 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 to cope with the global financial crisis and develop 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. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung emphasised this while receiving the General Director of the Developed countries must support the hardest hit countries, including Vietnam, he added.