Vietnam’s economy has quickly recovered from the global financial crisis and the Government-endorsed policies have proved effective in tackling inflation at home, said Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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PM Nguyen Tan Dzung (R) receives ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda, Ha Noi, September 28, 2009
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Paying a courtesy meeting to PM Nguyen Tan Dzung on September 28 in Ha Noi, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda expressed his gratitude to the Vietnamese Government for organizing the Forum on Impact of the Global Economic Slowdown on Poverty and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific Region here on the occasion of the working visit by the ADB delegation to Vietnam.
The ADB leader suggested the Vietnamese Government adopt more flexible and cautious monetary policies and stabilize macro-economy. Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda forecasted that Vietnam’s economy would record relatively high growth rates in late 2009 and 2010, assuring that ADB would continue to provide the Southeast Asian country with more advises and financial and credit assistances.
PM Nguyen Tan Dzung appreciated ADB introducing timely measures to support its member states to cope with the global economic recession and mitigate impacts of the international financial turmoil.
The bank’s timely valuations and recommendations have partly helped Vietnam stabilize its macro-economy, said the Government chief.
In addition, the host leader expressed his gratitude to ADB for its assistance, including a US $500-million credit and US $1.3 billion aid for poverty reduction in Vietnam in 2009.
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PM Nguyen Tan Dzung (R)) and Austrian Ambassador Georg Heindl, Ha Noi, September 28, 2009
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On the same day, PM Nguyen Tan Dzung received Mr. Georg Heindl, newly-appointed Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam.
As two non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and rotating presidents of the organization in October and November 2009, the two countries have important opportunities to consolidate their collaboration at international forums, the Austrian diplomat said.
Expressing his delight at the fine relations between Vietnam and Austria in all fields, the host PM hoped that the Ambassador would make every effort to bring depth and focus to the bilateral relations for the sake of the two countries.
Vietnam stands ready to shake hands with Austria at multilateral forums for peace, cooperation, and development, said PM Dzung, urging the two sides to enhance cooperation in economics, trade, education and training, science and technology.