(VOVworld) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on Saturday, concluding his attendance of the 47^th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. During his 5-day stay, the Prime Minister participated in 40 activities, in which he delivered presentations at 5 discussions on global and regional issues.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met WEF Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab

He met with Prime Ministers from 7 countries, leaders of major international organizations, CEO of big groups of WEF, and representatives from foreign media agencies. Addressing the sessions, Mr. Phuc stressed opportunities and challenges of the 4^th industrial revolution facing developing countries, including Vietnam. He said Vietnam is restructuring its economy and reforming its growth model to improve productivity and competitiveness, while encouraging start-ups, innovation, and human resource development to capitalize on the 4^th industrial revolution. At the plenary session on ASEAN’s role, the government leader said Vietnam has made important and responsible contributions to consolidating ASEAN’s solidarity and consensus and to building a stronger ASEAN Community.

At bilateral meetings, Prime Minister Phuc and partners agreed to boost cooperation between Vietnam and international organizations for Vietnam’s socio-economic development and for global and regional prosperity. He reiterated Vietnam’s determination to build a righteous government and enabling government, which serves the people and businesses.

Attending the WEF annual meeting, Prime Minister Phuc delivered a strong message of Vietnam’s comprehensive reform and international integration in the next 4 years. He also called for the international community’s support for the APEC Year 2017 to be hosted by Vietnam.