Vietnam wants to join OECD

This information was stated by the Prime Minister at a meeting with OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann on the occasion of attending the Economic Forum (WEF) conference in Davos, Switzerland on January 22.

In order to promote the cooperation between Vietnam and the OECD to become more substantive and effective, the Prime Minister said that Vietnam wants to study joining the OECD. Therefore, according to the Prime Minister, Vietnam also needs this organization’s support to meet standards and processes, aiming to join the OECD.

Mr. Pham Minh Chinh also asked Secretary General Mathias Cormann to direct OECD specialized committees to share experiences, provide policy advice and support Vietnam in improving its competitiveness to meet global governance standards. OECD demand. Vietnam also needs this organization’s support to develop and publish important economic reports as a basis for planning long-term development policies.

With a history of more than 60 years, OECD currently has 38 member countries, most of which are high-income countries, stretching from North America and South America to Europe and Asia – Pacific. This is a forum for 38 members and many other countries to discuss and exchange experiences to solve economic problems and other common problems.

OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann also assessed Vietnam as a dynamically developing economy, playing an increasingly important role in Southeast Asia. This organization wants to strengthen cooperation and is ready to support issues that Vietnam needs, including policy research. He also agreed to help Vietnam join the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises.