Expressing his pleasure at meeting Daren Tang again, PM Chinh noted this was their third direct exchange in the past two years, showing the deepening cooperation between Vietnam and WIPO, and between Vietnam and the United Nations at large.

The Government leader appreciated WIPO’s support for Vietnam in building and integrating into the global innovation and intellectual property system, which has contributed to motivating and inspiring Vietnam’s scientific and technological development and innovation efforts.

He proposed that WIPO enhance consultation, support, and cooperation to strengthen Vietnam’s capacity in science, technology, innovation, and intellectual property; promote commercialization of research and development results; develop industrial-service-urban-high-tech clusters; and foster cultural and creative industries.

He accentuated the importance of inspiring and raising public awareness, especially among youth about the role of science, technology, innovation, and intellectual property.

PM Chinh assigned the Ministry of Science and Technology as the lead agency for regular dialogue with WIPO, to organize forums, and implement specific cooperative activities.

Congratulating Vietnam on successfully organizing the 80th National Day celebrations on September 2, Director General Daren Tang affirmed that Vietnam has become a close partner of WIPO. He commended Vietnam’s approach and strong political commitment to developing science, technology, and innovation, considering Vietnam a model for innovation and technological advancement and for raising public capability.

Tang pledged to strengthen support for Vietnam in improving legal frameworks, mechanisms, and policies; carrying out Resolution 57 of the Party Central Committee; developing tools and indicators to assess contributions of science, technology, and innovation; promoting effective commercialization of research results; assisting enterprises in developing, promoting, and protecting brands; and advancing cultural industries, the creative economy, and the digital economy, including in film and fashion, as well as climate change response.

Daren Tang expressed confidence that Vietnam will continue to be a model of innovation among emerging economies for WIPO to share with other nations in the world.

PM receives WIPO Director General in Davos

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Daren Tang in Davos on January 21 (local time) within the framework of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and bilateral activities in Switzerland.