The 12th Foreign Ministerial Meeting (FMM) of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) issued a President Statement at its closing ceremony in Luxembourg on November 6.
The 12th Foreign Ministerial Meeting (FMM) of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) issued a President Statement at its closing ceremony in Luxembourg on November 6.
The statement conveys a message of determinedly strengthening cooperation for peace, stability, development and prosperity in the two continents and the world. It also outlines orientations for the ASEM for the next decade.
During the two-day meeting, ministers adopted new initiatives proposed by member states and a proposal to establish two working groups in charge of realising the 2015-2016 cooperation plans.
The Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, proposed the organisation of the “ASEM conference on natural disaster management and mitigation: innovations and technologies for sustainable development and self-resilience”, which received warm response from many ASEM member countries.
In an interview granted to a Vietnam News Agency reporter, Son said the meeting agreed on facilitating ASEM dialogue and the 2030 agenda on sustainable development, including poverty reduction, response to climate change and natural disasters, food security, water resources management, capacity building and technology transfer.
Ministers also reached a new global consensus on mitigating disaster risks and underscored the strengthening of the Asia-Europe connectivity across infrastructure, institution and human aspects, towards the sustainable and uniform economic growth.
They agreed to resume the senior officials’ meeting on trade and investment, considering it a means to revive economic cooperation that has been stalled over the past decade.
On regional and global issues, they stressed the significance of maintaining maritime security and safety; refraining from unilateral actions, the use of force or threat to use force; the peaceful settlement of disputes in line with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
According to the Vietnamese official, participants spoke highly of Vietnam’s practical initiatives to boost ASEM’s efforts in narrowing development gap, strengthening Greater Mekong Sub-region connectivity as well as new and creative approaches to sustainable development, food security, water resources and energy.
The meeting hailed Vietnam’s appeal for increasing dialogue, coordination and building strategic trust for peace, security and stability in Southeast Asia, including the East Sea.
What Vietnam contributed to the ASEM and the ASEM’s FMM has raised its stature, Son stressed.
At the closing ceremony, participants applauded the hosting of the 13 th FMM in an ASEAN member country in 2017 as well as the 11 th ASEM Summit in Ulanbato, Mongolia and celebrations for the 20 th founding anniversary of ASEM in 2016.-VNA
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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.
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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.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
