Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receiving a delegation from IMF in Hanoi on March 27.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) to enhance policy dialogue with Vietnam,
provide timely global and regional economic forecasts, and expand technical
assistance.

Receiving an IMF delegation in Hanoi on March 27, he also
urged the fund to support Vietnam in strengthening institutional capacity,
modernising monetary and macroprudential frameworks, developing capital
markets, and improving statistical and forecasting capabilities. He highlighted
the need for structural reforms to boost productivity.

The delegation was led by Mr. Martin Sommer, head of the IMF’s
Article IV consultation mission to Vietnam.

Mr. Sommer recommended that Vietnam continue maintaining
macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, and ensuring financial and
energy security. He also stressed prudent management of public and external
debt, effective coordination of fiscal and monetary policies, and efforts to
diversify development resources.

He further underscored the importance of addressing economic
bottlenecks and reforming administrative procedures to enhance resilience to
external shocks.

Mr. Sommer praised Vietnam’s policy management amid global
uncertainties and commended its effective cooperation with the IMF, noting that
the country is among the most efficient users of IMF support in applying policy
advice to achieve sustainable growth.

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