PM inspects venue for regional summits, WEF-Mekong

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh on Sunday inspected the National Convention Center – the venue for upcoming regional summits scheduled take place in Hanoi from October 24-26.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc asks for ensuring safety and warm reception for delegates to the 8th CLMV and 7th ACMECS summits and WEF-Mekong.

PM Phuc reaffirmed the importance of the 8^th Summit of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV), the 7^th Summit of Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS), and the World Economic Forum on Mekong (WEF-Mekong).

The Government chief tasked inferior levels to ensure security, safety, smooth traffic management, street decoration, and warm reception for delegates during the events.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc chairs a meeting to review preparations for the events at the National Convention Center, Hanoi, October 23, 2016.

He also asked for creating all favorable conditions, including good internet connection for journalists.

The regional summits demonstrate the determination of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam in accelerating peace and prosperity in the region as well as their dynanism and capacity to grasp development opportunities.

Meanwhile, the WEF-Mekong will focus on economic connectivity, sub-regional integration and sustainable development.

As the host of the events, Vietnam expects to contribute to enhancing practical and more effective cooperation among the member countries.

This is also an opportunity for Vietnam to consolidate the traditional friendship and cooperation with neighboring countries as well as regional and international partners.