Hanoi, Vietnam – UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development, Surya Deva, acknowledged Vietnam’s achievements in economic growth and poverty reduction at the conclusion of his 10-day visit. However, he stressed the need for greater public participation in the country’s development processes, especially among marginalized groups.

Deva commended Vietnam’s progress in combating multidimensional poverty and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), despite challenges posed by the COVID pandemic and global conflicts. He also recognized Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.