Viet Nam 2006 Themes Announced
The following media statement was issued by Le Cong Phung, First Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Socialist Republic of Viet Nam at the conclusion of the 2005 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) in Busan:
The 13th ALEM Meeting has now come to a successful end and we are now looking forwards to the Viet Nam 2006 Year. In view of the need to build on what we have achieved during the successful year 2005 in Korea and thanks to your valuable inputs, I have the honor to represent member economies to announce the Theme and Sub themes of the APEC 2006 Year in Viet Nam as follows:
I/APEC 2006 Theme:
"Towards a Dynamic Community for Sustainable Development and Prosperity"
II/ APEC 2006 Sub-themes:
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Enhancing Trade and Investment with the Busan Roadmap and the Doha Development Agenda
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Strengthening Economic and Technical Cooperation for Gap Bridging and Sustainable Development
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Improving Secure and Favorable Business Environment
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Promoting Community Linkages
It is our firm conviction that given such theme and sub themes for the Viet Nam Year 2006, we will be able to advance the APEC cooperation process to achieve our vision of prosperity and sustainable development.
I look forward to welcome you all to Viet Nam in 2006.