Whole day

Arrival of delegates and hotel check-in

(Pick-up service at Noi Bai International Airport will be provided)

18:00

Welcome reception

hosted by Head of Organizing Committee at the Government Guest House

08:30-09:00

Registration

09:00-09:25

Opening Ceremony

09:00-09:07

- Opening remarks by Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam Ha Kim Ngoc

09:07-09:14

- Remarks by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador (Co-chair of the FEALAC Working Group on Economy and Society)

09:14-09:25

- Keynote speech by H.E. Mr. Pham Binh Minh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam

09:25-09:30

Photo Session

09:30-09:45

Coffee Break

09:45-13:00

Session 1: Addressing global and regional economic challenges and sharing experience in transforming growth model towards sustainable development among FEALAC member countries

Chairs:

- Ms. Victoria Kwakwa, World Bank’s Country Director for Viet Nam

- Dr. Vo Tri Thanh, Vice-President of the Central Institute for Economic Management             (CIEM), Viet Nam

Sub-theme 1: Global economy and economic integration

09:50-10:00

- “The state of the world economy, new development trends and policy implications for countries”, presented by Mr. Kensuke Tanaka, Head of Asia Desk, OECD Development Center

10:00-10:10

- “Experiences in growth model transformation of China” (presented by Delegation of China)

10:10-10:20

- “Chile’s growth model in support of regional and international integration” (presented by Delegation of Chile)

10:20-10:30

- “Japan’s new economic policy and international cooperation” (presented by Delegation of Japan)

10:30-10:40

- “Economic growth, diversification and integration to the world economy” (presented by Delegation of Argentina)

10:40-10:50

- “Mexico’s experiences and lessons on participating in free trade areas” (presented by Delegation of Mexico)

10:50-11:00

- “Economic reform and international economic integration of Myanmar” (presented by Delegation of Myanmar)

11:05-11:20

Coffee break

Sub-theme 2: Sustainable Development, Poverty Reduction and the Middle-income trap

11:20-11:30

- “Economic restructuring and growth model transformation in Viet Nam” (presented by Delegation of Viet Nam)

11:30-11:40

- “Addressing the middle-income trap: experience of Indonesia” (presented by Delegation of Indonesia)

11:40-11:50

- “Addressing the middle-income trap: experience of Colombia” (presented by Delegation of Colombia)

11:50-12:00

- “Low Carbon Green Growth: a new engine of growth for all” (presented by Delegation of Republic of Korea)

12:00-12:10

- “Brazil’s economic development policy in support of poverty reduction” (presented by Delegation of Brazil)

12:10-12:20

- “Sustaining reform towards rapid and sustainable economic growth in Peru” (presented by Delegation of Peru)

12:20-13:00

Open discussion with focus on:

(i) Assessing impacts of the world economy on economic and social development of East Asian and Latin American countries, especially in the process of growth model transformation towards sustainable development;

(ii) Identifying key components/elements (financial-monetary policy, production and economic structure, software and hardware, trade and integration..) and decision-making in transforming the growth model, as well as measures to achieve the goals;

(iii) Good lessons learned and experience in transforming the growth model.

13:00-14:00

Lunch

14:00-16:30

Session 2: Strengthening cooperation between FEALAC member countries in the process of transforming the growth model

This session focuses on identifying the role of FEALAC cooperation in supporting the process of transforming the growth model in member countries, opportunities and measures to strengthen cooperation among FEALAC member countries and possible assistance of international organizations for FEALAC member countries in this process.

Chairs:

- Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, Mr. Ha Kim Ngoc

- Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador

14:05-14:15

- Intervention by ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh

14:15-14:25

- Intervention by Head of Delegation of Cuba, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Rogelio Sierra

14:25-14:35

- Intervention by Head of Delegation of Laos, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Bounkeut Sangsomsak

14:35-14:45

- Intervention by Head of Delegation of Uruguay

14:45-14:55

- Intervention by Head of Delegation of Brunei

14:55-15:05

- Intervention by Head of Delegation of Venezuela

15:05-15:15

- Intervention by representative of the World Bank

15:15-15:25

- Intervention by representative of 01 international organization in Latin America (ECLAC or IADB – to be confirmed)

15:25-16:30

Open discussion with focus on:

 (i) Identifying potential cooperation fields among FEALAC member countries in transforming the growth model;

 (ii) Initiatives and recommendations for FEALAC member countries in order to strengthen cooperation in transforming the growth model;

(iii) The role and potential assistance of international organizations for FEALAC member countries in transforming the growth model.

16:30-16:45

Coffee Break

16:45-17:15

Closing Session

16:45-17:00

- Adoption of Chair Summary (draft of Chair Summary to be circulated among members countries for comments prior to Seminar)

17:00-17:15

- Closing speech by Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam Ha Kim Ngoc

19:00-21:00

Reception

Hosted by H.E. Mr. Pham Binh Minh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam in Melia Hanoi Hotel

Field trip, meeting with leaders of Quang Ninh Province and visiting Ha Long Bay

07:00

Delegates to be presented at Lobby

07:30-11:00

Leave Melia Hanoi Hotel for Quang Ninh

11:00-12:30

Meeting with leaders of Quang Ninh Province

12:30-16:00

Ha Long Bay sight-seeing (Lunch on board)

16:00

Leave Quang Ninh for Hanoi

20:00

Arrival at Melia Hanoi Hotel

Whole day

Departure of delegates

END OF PROGRAM