Dutch Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrived in Hanoi on November 1 evening, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is welcomed at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Dutch Prime Minister MarkRutte arrived in Hanoi on November 1 evening, beginning his two-day officialvisit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The Dutch leader and his entourage were greeted at theairport by Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat, Deputy Ministerof Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands NgoHuong Nam and other officials from the foreign ministry, along with Ambassador Kees van Baar and staff of the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam.
The visit is expected to continue lifting thebilateral relations to a new height as the two countries are celebrating the50th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year.
This will be Rutte’s third visit to Vietnam, after histrips in June 2014 when the two countries agreed to set up a strategicpartnership in agriculture and food security, and in April 2019 when thebilateral relationship was upgraded to a comprehensive partnership.
Baar said that the main focus of this visit is topromote bilateral cooperation in high technology and digital transformation.
The Netherlands is one of Vietnam’s leading importantand time-tested partners. It is currently Vietnam’s biggest investor in theEuropean Union with combined capital of 13.7 billion USD, and the largestimporter of Vietnamese products in Europe, with two-way trade surpassing 11billion USD.
Vietnam and the Netherlands signed an agreement onstrategic partnership in climate change and water management in 2010, andanother on strategic partnership in agriculture and food security in 2014./.
The Vietnamese Students' Association in the Netherlands has held practical and creative activities in various fields, serving as a bridge to further enhance cooperation between the two countries, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Ngo Huong Nam.
The northern mountainous province of Lang Son introduced its typical farm produce to businesses in the Netherlands at a seminar held in Rotterdam on October 16.
The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte from November 1-2 is expected to continue lifting the bilateral relations to a new height as the two countries are celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year.
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.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is welcomed at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
