Algerian upper house speaker wants to boost ties with Vietnam
Speaker of the Council of the Nation (upper house) of Algeria Salah Goudjil said on October 14 that he will ask the Algerian Government to study and implement measures to join the Vietnamese Government in boosting bilateral cooperation across all fields, particularly economy and trade.
Outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Pham Quoc Tru (L) and Speaker of the Council of the Nation (upper house) of Algeria Salah Goudjil at their meeting on October 14 (Photo: VNA)
Algiers (VNA) - Speaker of the Council of theNation (upper house) of Algeria Salah Goudjil said on October 14 that he willask the Algerian Government to study and implement measures to join theVietnamese Government in boosting bilateral cooperation across all fields,particularly economy and trade.
The official made the statement while receiving VietnameseAmbassador to Algeria Pham Quoc Tru, who came to bid farewell at the end of histenure.
Lauding the efforts made by the diplomat and hiscontributions to bilateral ties, Goudjil took the occasion to express hisgratitude for Vietnam’s support for Algeria during its struggle forindependence and national construction.
He noted the two nations have exchanged a few delegations inrecent years and their collaboration in various fields remains modest, fallingshort of the sides’ potential and traditional political relations.
Goudjil hoped that Vietnam and Algeria will join hands tostrengthen their multifaceted cooperation.
For his part, Tru said Vietnam always values its friendshipand close collaboration with Algeria, and is hoping to push the ties to a newheight.
Speaking highly of Algeria’s efforts and achievements innational development, particularly its moves to tackle the current politicalcrisis in line with its constitution and the people’s aspirations, the outgoingambassador stated Vietnam always stands side by side with Algeria./.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
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Outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Pham Quoc Tru (L) and Speaker of the Council of the Nation (upper house) of Algeria Salah Goudjil at their meeting on October 14 (Photo: VNA) 
