Press Conference on P4G Summit 2025: Affirming Vietnam’s Commitment to the Green Transition
WVR - On the afternoon of April 8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international press conference on the fourth Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Vietnam. Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu chaired the event.
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| Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu chairs the international press conference on the P4G Summit Vietnam 2025. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
The P4G Vietnam Summit 2025 will be held in Hanoi from April 14-17 under the theme of "Sustainable and People-Centred Green Transition". The event will be the largest multilateral high-level summit on green growth that Vietnam will host during the 2021-2026 period, showcasing its role, responsibility, and contributions to P4G, as well as the collective efforts to promote green growth and sustainable development at the national, regional, and global levels," said Deputy Foreign Minister Vu at the press conference. The previous P4G Summits were hosted by Denmark, the Republic of Korea, and Colombia.
"No country can address climate challenges alone. International and regional cooperation is essential," Deputy Foreign Minister Vu said, adding that the summit aims to raise awareness about sustainable development while facilitating the sharing of experiences, resources, and public-private partnerships to advance green growth initiatives.
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| Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu speaks at the press conference. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
Through the summit, Vietnam hopes to expand international cooperation, not only within the P4G group but also between group members and other countries and international organisations.
According to the Organizing Committee, approximately 600 international delegates from 40 countries and international organisations have confirmed their attendance, both in-person and virtually, including representatives from P4G member countries and partner organisations.
Participants will include government officials, investment fund representatives, businesses and start-ups in climate fields, and international organisations focused on sustainable development.
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| Participants at the press conference. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
The Deputy Foreign Minister also revealed that confirmations of attendance have been received from the Prime Ministers of Ethiopia and Laos, the Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, ministers from the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Rwanda, as well as deputy ministers and special envoys from countries including China, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, Colombia, South Africa, and Italy. Senior officials from international organizations such as the United Nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Asian Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and HSBC are also expected to attend.
On April 15-16, the Summit will begin with sideline activities, organised by the P4G Secretariat, including a Global Advisory Forum and investment promotion events for startups.
On April 16-17, the main summit activities will feature seven key events chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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| The reporter asks questions at the press conference. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
On April 16, activities will include delegate registration, a welcome reception, the opening ceremony, and a high-level discussion session.
The following day will feature five simultaneous ministerial-level thematic sessions on areas such as resource mobilisation, food system transformation, innovative solutions, human resource training, and efficient and sustainable energy transition.
The Summit will hopefully conclude with the adoption of the "Hanoi Declaration on P4G," which will affirm commitments to sustainable development centred on people and responsible action to address global challenges.
Vietnam had been significantly affected by climate change and has taken progressive steps toward environmental protection and sustainable development, Deputy Foreign Minister Vu remarked. The country had committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 and had implemented various policies to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
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| Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu had a discussion with Ms. Pauline Tamesis, the UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
The current focus of P4G's cooperation includes: Reducing food loss and waste; climate-smart agriculture; sustainable water resources; renewable energy; and zero-emission transportation.
P4G currently has nine member countries, including Denmark, Vietnam, Republic of Korea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, the Netherlands, Indonesia, and South Africa, as well as five partner organisations.
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| Press Conference on P4G Summit 2025: Affirming Vietnam’s Commitment to the Green Transition. (Photo: Organizing Committee) |
P4G was established with the goal to align policy efforts, promoting public-private partnerships, and connecting governments, businesses, and socio-political organizations to accelerate green transformation and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The platform’s current focus areas include: reducing food loss and waste, promoting climate-resilient agriculture, ensuring sustainable water resource management, expanding renewable energy solutions, and advancing zero-emission mobility.
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