Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang met and had working sessions with leaders of some ministries of Qatar on the occasion of her attendance at the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Doha from March 5-8.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Qatar's Minister of Labour Ali Bin Saeed Bin Smaikh Al Marri (Photo: VNA)
Doha (VNA) - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang met and had working sessions with leaders of some ministries of Qatar on the occasion of her attendance at the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Doha from March 5-8.
At the meetings, the officials of Qatar conveyed congratulations from Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to President Vo Van Thuong.
They highly valued Vietnam's achievements in maintaining political stability and socio-economic development, and improving its foreign position, expressing their belief that the relationship between Vietnam and Qatar will be further strengthened in the coming time.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang holds talks with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad al-Muraikhi (Photo: VNA)
For her part, Deputy FM Hang briefed on Vietnam’s socio-economic development in the context that the COVID-19 pandemic has been put under control, saying that the Southeast Asian nation is stepping up trade cooperation and foreign investment attraction, including investment flows from Qatar.
The two sides expressed their delight at positive developments in the bilateral friendship and cooperation, especially in politics-diplomacy, economy, and energy. They believed that the good political relations are a solid foundation to promote cooperation in potential fields such as trade, investment, Halal industry, labour, tourism, green finance, and new energy.
They discussed specific measures to further improve the efficiency of cooperation in the future, including enhancing the exchange of delegations at all levels, and mutually supporting at regional and international forums.
The Qatari side affirmed its support for Vietnam in enhancing cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Meanwhile, the Vietnamese side said it is willing to act as a bridge connecting Qatar with ASEAN.
Regarding economic, trade and investment cooperation, the two sides agreed to soon hold the third meeting of their Joint Committee on cooperation in economy, trade and technology; strengthen trade, investment and tourism promotion activities; share information on investment opportunities and projects of mutual interest; facilitate the import of each other's strong products; and increase commercial flights between the two countries.
The Qatari side affirmed it will create favourable conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to attend Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ) 2023 on March 15-19; and propose considering the possibility of signing a new labour cooperation document between the two countries./.
Politburo member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Truong Thi Mai has been on a visit to Qatar from August 17-21 during which she met with Qataris officials to discuss measures to boost bilateral relations.
Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu and Secretary-General of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi shared their view that the two countries have great potential for cooperation, during their online talks on September 15.
Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu was on a visit to Qatar on July 4 – 5 where he co-chaired a political consultation at foreign deputy ministerial level, the second of its kind, with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with visiting Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Hanoi on August 15.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Qatar step up investment cooperation with Vietnam in infrastructure development, oil, renewable energy, green technology and digital transformation while hosting visiting Qatari Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on August 15.
Vietnam treasures its multifaceted cooperation with Qatar, said President Nguyen Xuan Phuc while receiving outgoing Qatar Ambassador Ismail Al-Emadi in Hanoi on October 26.
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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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 Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Qatar's Minister of Labour Ali Bin Saeed Bin Smaikh Al Marri (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang holds talks with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad al-Muraikhi (Photo: VNA) 
