National Assembly Deputy Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expressed her hope at a reception for WB East Asia and Pacific Regional Vice-President Pamela Cox in Hanoi on July 25.

Ngan praised WB support for Vietnam over recent times, especially for the improvement of management capacity, technical assistance, industrial development and policy consultancy. She noted that Vietnam is currently implementing law reform, developing infrastructure and improving the quality of human resources.

Cox spoke highly of Vietnam’s ongoing efforts in stabilising the economy and affirmed that the WB will continue to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam and help the country to overcome challenges during its socio-economic development.

The WB is committed to assisting Vietnam fulfill its development targets, Cox asserted.