Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had a meeting with Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Hanoi on October 18.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) receives Secretary General of the OECD Mathias Cormann (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son hada meeting with Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperationand Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann in Hanoi on October 18.
Son thanked the organisation and Cormann himself for the contributions tothe success of the OECD-Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum and the OECD-VietnamHigh-Level Economic Forum 2022, which marked an important milestone in thepartnership between the OECD and the Southeast Asian region.
He affirmed that Vietnam with continue to coordinate closelywith Australia as the co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme(SEARP) to promote collaboration between the two regions, making it moreeffective and substantial.
The FM highlighted Vietnam's major socio-economic developmentorientations, especially in modernisation and industrialisation aswell as breakthroughs in constitution, infrastructure and human resources.
On the foundation of the action programme to implement thememorandum of understanding between Vietnam and the OECD for the 2022-2026period, FM Son said he hopes that the OECD will continue to provide policy recommendationsto Vietnam, especially in prioritised areas such as digital transformation,education, and the mobilisation of resources for sustainable development.
He hailed the OECD’s support to the Vietnamese Ministry ofForeign Affairs by sending coordinators to the organisation, which hascontributed to the training of diplomatic officials for Vietnam.
Cormann congratulates Vietnam on the successful organisation of the OECD-Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Cormann expressed his impression at the economic recoveryand development of Vietnam in 2022 and outlook in 2023, and congratulatedVietnam on the successful organisation of the OECD-Southeast Asia MinisterialForum as the co-chair of the SEARP.
With a substantive theme and the participation of a largenumber of representatives from countries and international organisations atthis year's forum, the OECD Secretary-General affirmed that Vietnam has wellpromoted its role as a bridge connecting ASEAN countries and OECD members, opening a new direction of cooperation between the sides in the coming time.
He underlined that the OECD and its members will continue tocoordinate with Vietnam in implementing Sustainable Development Goals.
At the meeting, the two sides reach a consensus that the implementationof specific projects within the action programme between Vietnam and the OECD isone of the current priorities, contributing to creating the foundation for theacceleration of the bilateral partnership./.
The Vietnam-OECD High-Level Business Forum opened in Hanoi on October 18, gathering economists and representatives from international organisations as well as domestic and foreign businesses.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed his delight at the strong and comprehensive development of Vietnam-Japan ties with high political trust.
Vietnam highly values the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s cooperation and policy consultations, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann during a reception in Hanoi on October 18.
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.
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.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) receives Secretary General of the OECD Mathias Cormann (Photo: VNA) 
Cormann congratulates Vietnam on the successful organisation of the OECD-Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum (Photo: VNA) 
