Deputy Prime Minister backs parliamentary ties with Mexico
Cooperation between Vietnamese and Mexican legislative bodies has contributed to overall development of bilateral relations, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Gabriela Cuevas Barron, Chairwoman of the Mexican Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Cooperation betweenVietnamese and Mexican legislative bodies has contributed to overalldevelopment of bilateral relations, said Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh.
He made the remark when receiving GabrielaCuevas Barron, Chair of the Mexican Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee, inHanoi on August 18.
Minh said the Vietnamese Government offersfull support for increasing parliamentary affiliations with Mexico.
He asked law-making agencies from bothsides to continue backing the two governments’ measures to enhance theirpartnership, particularly in completing and implementing relevant legalframeworks and cooperation mechanisms.
Praising robust growth of Vietnam – Mexicorelations in politics, trade and cooperation at international organisations andmultilateral forums, the Deputy PM asked Mexico to help with expanding theties, which would contribute to the success of the APEC Year 2017 and EconomicLeaders' Week in Vietnam.
For her part, Gabriela Cuevas Barronexpressed her admiration for Vietnam’s reform achievements in the past threedecades.
She stressed that Mexican leaders and theSenate value and want to bolster comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam.
Host and guest discussed in details measuresto boost bilateral ties at international organisations and multilateral forums,Vietnam’s candidacy for the position of UNESCO director general for the2017-2021 tenure, and Mexico’s bid to become IPU’s President for 2017-2020.-VNA
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Le Linh Lan chaired a talk on Vietnam’s foreign policy and its international integration process at the National Autonomous University of Mexico on March 30.
Mayor of Toluca, capital city of Mexico State, Mexico, Fernando Zamora Morales said he wished to welcome Vietnamese investors, including those from Da Nang, to do business in the city.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, once approved by its member countries, is expected to benefit trade ties between Vietnam and Mexico thanks to tax preferences.
Vietnam treasures and wishes to further enhance the comprehensive cooperation with Mexico, both bilaterally and multilaterally, President Tran Dai Quang told visiting former Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari in Hanoi on July 17.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Gabriela Cuevas Barron, Chairwoman of the Mexican Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee (Photo: VNA) 
