Photo: VNGOP

While receiving WB Country Director in Việt Nam Ajay Chhibber on November 16, PM Dũng stressed that Việt Nam desires to boost cooperation with the bank in a more effective and practical manner, particularly in the fields of traffic infrastructure development, energy, education and training.
On his part, Chhibber spoke highly of Việt Nam ’s economic achievements and reforms.
He said just two months after WB President Robert Zoellick’s visit to Việt Nam, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)’s loans have been disbursed rapidly.
The Government leader appreciated the WB’s aid in recent years, especially its decision to provide Việt Nam with loans channelled through the IBRD along with capital sourced from the International Development Association (IDA), describing this as a new cooperation step between Việt Nam and the WB.
PM Dũng took the occasion to express thanks to the WB as well as President Robert Zoellick for their close cooperation in financing hunger eradication, poverty reduction and sustainable development.
Chhibber informed his host that WB Việt Nam is working hard in preparation for the Donor Consultative Meeting scheduled for later this year, and hoped that the Vietnamese PM will attend the event.

(Source: VNA)