Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (Photo: VNA)Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations , has called on the international community to enhance solidarity and cooperation to ensure financing for development.In his remarks at the 2022 Financing for Development Forum that concluded on April 28, the ambassador noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the global economy to slow down and also a financial crunch that makes it hard for many countries to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs).Given this, countries should consolidate financial institution frameworks to facilitate national budget restructuring as well as the development of financial and tax markets towards modernity, transparency and sustainability, the diplomat said.Along with stepping up the implementation of strategies and policies on infrastructure, green growth, and socio-economic-cultural development, they need to work to raise their administration capacity, invest in high-quality human resources, protect the environment, and respond to climate change, Giang said.

Source: Viet Nam News April 29, 2022 08:44 UTC