Local, foreign experts discuss Vietnam's development

Vietnamese and foreign researchers presented reports on Vietnam’s development and integration at an international symposium in the southern province of Binh Duong on April 25.

At the symposium (VNA)

They also exchanged views on new approaches to dealing with consequences of Vietnam’s wars (1954-1975), the country’s nation-building and safeguarding, and its reform and international integration after 40 years of reunification.

In his speech, Professor Carlyle A. Thayer, from the University of New South Wales, said that Vietnam has succeeded in using diplomatic policies to safeguard its independence and sovereignty, and develop the country and integrate into the international community.

To grow further, Professor Tsuboi Yoshiharu from Japan’s Waseda University suggested Vietnam focus on four main points: national reconciliation, young labour recruitment, reform of the political and economic systems and its future vision.

Regarding the future vision, the professor stated that Vietnam should design a vision in the next 50 years towards becoming a nation holding great significance to ASEAN and an important position in the world.

Experts said that the nation-building and development process should be in line with the safeguarding of sovereignty over the country’s land, sea and islands.

They also suggested Vietnam take a more comprehensive view on challenges of globalisation in order to design appropriate responses.

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)