Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Secretary General of the Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation Shoya Yoshida.(Photo: Baochinhphu.vn)

Mr. Yoshidar was in Vietnam to hand over a statement of the confederation to APEC leaders who will attend APEC meetings next week in Da Nang city. Deputy Prime Minister Minh praised the confederation’s support for regional workers, as inclusive and sustainable growth is one of 4 major priorities in APEC Year 2017. APEC leaders are to discuss measures to boost growth and regional economic connectivity in Da Nang.