Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Estonian counterpart have signed an agreement on double taxation avoidance and the prevention of income tax evasion on the fringes of the UN Summit in New York.
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (left) and his Estonian counterpart (right) (Source: VNA)
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Estonian counterpart have signed an agreement on double taxation avoidance and the prevention of income tax evasion on the sidelines of the ongoing UN Summit in New York, the US.
FM Minh is also Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam.
Both sides shared view that the signing of this agreement will lay the groundwork for future deals across economics-trade, agriculture, culture, science, education and training.
The two foreign ministries will work together as coordinators to foster Vietnam-Estonia relations, they said.
For her part, Kaljurand expressed Estonia’s support to Vietnam in implementing the Vietnam – EU Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation signed in 2012 and the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA) whose negotiations concluded last month.
She also agreed with Vietnam and ASEAN’s position on the peaceful settlement of disputes in the East Sea in line with international law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea towards formulating a Code of Conduct in the East Sea.
Meeting Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Lucian Aurescu, Minh pushed for the facilitation of high-level visits in order to strengthen mutual understanding, particularly in trade-investment.
He also requested Romania soon recognise Vietnam as a market economy and urge EU member states to approve the VEFTA.
Aurescu vowed to do his best to make Romania one of the first EU countries to approve the VEFTA.
The two ministries are set to convene a meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee in 2016 to devise specific initiatives for increased collaboration across oil and gas, information technology and shipbuilding.
They debated regional and global issues of shared concern, including the peaceful settlement of disputes at sea, and promised to work closely at international and multilateral forums.-VNA
President Truong Tan Sang left Hanoi on September 23 for New York to attend the United Nations (UN) Summit for the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development from September 25-27.
Vietnam is determined to foster sustainable development as its regular and long-term orientation, President Truong Tan Sang stated during his meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
President Truong Tan Sang had a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg in New York on September 25, stating that Vietnam attaches much importance to boosting ties with Norway.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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.
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (left) and his Estonian counterpart (right) (Source: VNA)
