Hanoi, May 15 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for Mariam J. Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in Hanoi on May 15, during which he suggested the bank reform its lending procedures and conditions, provide policy advice, and support Vietnam in implementing strategic goals, particularly in infrastructure development with large-scale projects.

Chinh stated that the Vietnamese Government always regards the WB as an important, close, and trusted partner that has provided great support and made positive contributions to the country's socio-economic development, helping the Southeast Asian nation achieve significant accomplishments in its "Doi moi" (renewal) process, international integration...