Congratulations to Iran on 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on August 3 sent a message of congratulations to his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on August 3 sent a messageof congratulations to his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Onthis occasion, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan alsocabled a congratulatory message to Speaker of the Parliament of Iran AliLarijani.
Thesame day, Deputy Prime Minister cum Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh extendedhis greetings to Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Vietnamand Iran officially established diplomatic relations on August 4, 1973. Sincethen, the traditional friendship betweenVietnam and Iran has been reinforced and developed fruitfully.
Thetwo nations already signed a wide range of cooperation deals covering variousfields, including an agreement on visa exemption for official passport holders,a MoU on cooperation in information and communication, an agreement onadministrative cooperation and assistance in customs, an agreement on doubletaxation avoidance, a MoU on cooperation in technology, research and education,an agreement on investment encouragement and protection, a MoU on cooperationin culture, an agreement on aviation transport, and an agreement on commercialmarine shipping.
In2017, bilateral trade reached 164.5 million USD, including 131.8 million USDworth of Vietnamese exports. Vietnam mainly shipped rice, tea, coffee,garment-textiles and electronic components to Iran, while importing wheat,plastic materials, petrochemical products, garment-textile materials and metalsfrom the Middle East country. Vietnam and Iran have set a target of 2 billionUSD in two-way trade in the future.-VNA
There are plenty of room for Vietnamese and Iranian enterprises to cooperate in the fields of oil and gas, petrochemicals, port, information and technology, telecommunication and tourism, said Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani.
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani appreciated contributions made by the Vietnam-Iran Friendship Association to boosting people-to-people diplomacy between the two nations.
Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani on April 18 concluded his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
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.
President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA) 
