Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on January 19 asked the Japanese Diet to support the enhancement of economic, trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam, including the continued provision of ODA for the country.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) welcomes Senator Takuji Yanagimoto (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham BinhMinh on January 19 asked the Japanese Diet to support the enhancement ofeconomic, trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam, including the continuedprovision of ODA for the country.
Welcominga delegation of Japanese parliamentarians attending the 26th Annual Meeting ofthe Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Hanoi, Minh expressed hisdelight at the strong, rapid and practical development of the bilateralrelations in all fields in 2017, especially the high-ranking visits and meetings.
Heaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of attaching importance to its relationswith Japan, while speaking highly of the role of the Diet and the Japan-VietnamFriendship Parliamentary Alliance in boosting bilateral friendship andcollaboration.
Heproposed the Diet encourage Japanese enterprises to increase their investmentin the support industry, energy and hi-tech agriculture in Vietnam, and receivemore Vietnamese students as well as workers in the field of construction, asJapan is preparing for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Headof the Japanese delegation Senator Takuji Yanagimoto appreciated Vietnam’s roleas the host of the APPF-26.
Heaffirmed that the Japanese Diet treasures and wants to foster ties with Vietnamin numerous fields, particularly in 2018 when the two countries are celebratingthe 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Vietnam’seconomic development has contributed to stability and prosperity in the regionand the world as well as Japan’s economic growth, he stated.
Heand other parliamentarians expressed their hope for intensified cooperation ineconomics, education, human resources training, and labour, and in regional andinternational issues. -VNA
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien hosted a reception on January 18 for a delegation of the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) who were in Hanoi to attend the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26).
Politburo member Pham Minh Chinh, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) and Head of the CPVCC’s Organisation Commission on January 18 received a delegation from the Japanese Lower House of Parliament, who are attending the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Hanoi.
The 26th Annual Meeting of the APPF-26, hosted by the National Assembly of Vietnam, is one of the country’s major diplomatic events amid its extensive and intensive international integration.
Striving for peace, security, cooperation and development is a major, standard, and urgent task for all APPF members, said Vice Chairman of Vietnam’s NA Do Ba Ty on January 19.
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.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
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.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) welcomes Senator Takuji Yanagimoto (Source: VNA) 
