Secretary Kerry and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính expressed their resolve to work together intensively toward an accelerated energy transition for Vietnam and other efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in support of Vietnam’s 2050 net zero emissions goal announced at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, and to make Vietnam a leader in the region in combating the climate crisis.
The two sides recognized the central importance of a just transition of the workforce, consistent with international best practices, and resolved to collaborate on these topics.
Secretary Kerry and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính noted the impacts of the ongoing energy crisis, and resolved to deepen investments in renewable energy, minimizing exposure to fuel price volatility, enhancing energy security, and maximizing consumer benefits.
Secretary Kerry expressed his commitment to the bilateral relationship and expressed strong support for further enhanced high-level communication between the two countries in the coming months.
Secretary Kerry and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính resolved to launch the US- Vietnam Climate Change Working Group by COP27. Secretary Kerry also welcomed the efforts of Vietnam’s National Steering Committee for implementing Vietnam's Commitments at COP26, including those to further facilitate private investment in renewable energy and transmission.
“The United States is committed to working with G7 countries and others to support an ambitious and just energy transition and climate change adaptation in Vietnam,” Secretary Kerry said.
Sharing in their discussion, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said that Vietnam is committed to rapid implementation of the 2050 net zero emissions pledge through speeding progress toward renewable energy growth and to working closely with international partners including the United States in doing so.
"Vietnam calls for concrete international support in wind and solar potential assessment, technology development and transfer, renewable energy and supporting industries development, concessional financing, human resources development, management skills, and enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities in Vietnam, including the Mekong Delta,” he said.
