Ambassador wants press to continue connecting Vietnam, Indonesia
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong held a New Year meeting with the media in Jakarta on January 4, during which he expressed his hope that the press of Vietnam and Indonesia will continue contributing to promoting the partnership between the two countries and acting as a bridge for friendship between the two peoples.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong (standing) speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador toIndonesia Ta Van Thong held a New Year meeting with the media in Jakarta onJanuary 4, during which he expressed his hope that the press of Vietnam andIndonesia will continue contributing to promoting thepartnership between the two countries and acting as a bridge for friendshipbetween the two peoples.
The diplomat expressed his delight at the progress in theVietnam-Indonesia relations in 2023, with the exchange of many delegations atall levels, including high level.
Notably, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attendedthe 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Indonesia, and metwith Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the sidelines of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in the UAE. Meanwhile, Vietnamese NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue paid an official visit to Indonesia andattended the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly(AIPA-44) in Indonesia.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong, international and Indonesian reporters pose for a photo (Photo: VNA)
The high-level visits and meetings contributed to making theVietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership more substantial, and promotingbilateral ties to a new height in the coming time, he said, adding that manycooperation agreements were also reached.
The diplomat underlined that Indonesia is one of the leadingimportant partners of Vietnam in the region, with big steps forwards made in bilateral economic cooperation.
Both countries are active members of ASEAN and actively engage cooperation for the development of the ASEAN Economic Community, Thongstated.
At the meeting, the ambassador answered many questions onvarious issues, including potential economic and trade cooperation areasbetween the two countries, popular tourist destinations of Vietnam,opportunities for Halal food products in the Vietnamese market, and Vietnam’sexperience in selling and exporting products that both countries produce suchas coffee, rice, peppercorn and aquatic products./.
A business forum on expanding trade cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam, introducing the 38th Trade Exhibition Indonesia (TEI) 2023, and learning about the Halal market was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 5.
A delegation from Vietnam's Central Theory Council had meetings with leading Indonesian research institutions concerning religious and ethnic issues as part of its ongoing working visit to the nation from October 4 to 8.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien and Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence Lieut. Gen Donny Ermawan Taufanto co-chaired the third Vietnam-Indonesia defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on October 31.
Ho Chi Minh City always values the Vietnam-Indonesia relationship and desires to join Vietnam's efforts to promote the relations, contributing to building a shared vision for an ASEAN community of solidarity, peace, and prosperity, affirmed Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong (standing) speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong, international and Indonesian reporters pose for a photo (Photo: VNA) 
