A ceremony was held in Hanoi on February 20 to welcome President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and his spouse, who are paying a State visit to Vietnam from February 19-21 to deepen the ties between the two countries.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (left) and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri inpsect the guard of honour. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Hanoi onFebruary 20 to welcome President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and his spouse,who are paying a State visit to Vietnam from February 19-21 to deepen the tiesbetween the two countries.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen PhuTrong and his wife chaired the event which was attended by Deputy PrimeMinister Vu Duc Dam, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien,and Chairman of the Presidential Office Dao Viet Trung, along with leaders ofministries, departments, and centrally-run agencies.
This is the first visit to Vietnam by Macri asPresident of Argentina. It will be an important milestone in the bilateralrelationship, especially after the two countries celebrated the 45thanniversary of their diplomatic ties last year.
The three-day trip, which comes at theinvitation of President Trong, also demonstrates the importance of Vietnam inArgentina’s external policy towards Asia and Southeast Asia in particular,especially after the Latin American nation signed the Treaty of Amity andCooperation (TAC) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) inAugust 2018.
Vietnam and Argentina established diplomaticties on October 25, 1973.
The countries have established numerousmechanisms to boost cooperation. They have also signed various agreements toencourage investment, economic cooperation, scientific-technological ties,cultural-educational relations and collaboration in the use of nuclear energyfor peaceful purposes.
Vietnam and Argentina have also supported eachother at multilateral forums such as the United Nations, the World TradeOrganisation, the Forum for East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) andthe South-South Cooperation within the UN framework.
Two-way trade increased from 1.4 billion USD in2013 to 2.9 billion USD last year — the highest figure between Argentina andany Southeast Asian country.
Argentina is Vietnam’s second largest tradepartner in Latin America, while Vietnam is its fifth biggest import marketglobally. The two sides are working to raise bilateral trade to 5 billionUSD.-VNA
An exceptional cultural and culinary event featuring Argentina culture is to be held from December 3rd to 9th by the Embassy of Argentina. This event marks the 45th anniversary of Vietnam – Argentina.
The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho held a working session with Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam Juan Carlos Valle Raleigh on December 6 to discuss cooperation prospects between the city and Argentine partners.
A delegation from the Vietnamese National Assembly led by Vice Chairwoman of the NA's Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children Ngo Thi Minh has paid a working visit to Argentina from December 10-15.
President of Argentina Mauricio Macri will pay a State visit to Vietnam from February 19 to 21, which will create a push for bilateral cooperation in the time ahead, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
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.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (left) and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri inpsect the guard of honour. (Photo: VNA) 
