Forum talks Vietnam-Ukraine relations in new stage
The Embassy of Vietnam in Ukraine and the Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) co-hosted a forum entitled “Vietnam-Ukraine relations in the new stage” in Kiev on October 11.
Kiev (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam in Ukraine and the Ukraine Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (UCCI) co-hosted a forum entitled “Vietnam-Ukrainerelations in the new stage” in Kiev on October 11.
Theevent saw participation of Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang QuocVuong, who is Chairman of the Vietnamese Subcommittee of the Vietnam-Ukraine IntergovernmentalCommittee for Economic-Trade and Science-Technology Cooperation; Vietnamese Ambassadorto Ukraine Nguyen Anh Tuan; Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Policies onAgriculture and Food Olga Trophiseva; Deputy Minister of Infrastructure VictorDovgan; UCCI President Ghenady Chizhucov, Ambassador to Vietnam AlexeyShovkopkias, among others.
Representativesfrom over 60 Vietnamese businesses and 150 Ukrainian enterprises also attendedthe event.
Theevent was designed to boost the comprehensive cooperation and friendshipbetween Vietnam and Ukraine, promote networking between Vietnamese andUkrainian businesses, and provide support for overseas Vietnamese (OV) inUkraine.
Addressingthe event, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong andVietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Anh Tuan highlighted the importance ofbilateral cooperative ties and the role of enterprises in boostingeconomic-trade ties between the two countries.
Theyalso underlined the Vietnamese Government’s cooperation orientations andmeasures to assist Vietnamese and Ukrainian firms and support overseasVietnamese in Ukraine.
Vietnameseand Ukrainian speakers briefed participants on the socio-economic situation andeconomic policies of their respective nation as well as cooperation potentialsbetween the two sides, while representatives from ministries, sectors addressedbusinesses’ questions.
Anumber of agreements were signed at the forum, which was held right after the 14th meeting of the Vietnam-UkraineIntergovernmental Committee for Economic-Trade and Science-TechnologyCooperation in Kiev.-VNA
The Vietnam-Ukraine Friendship Association (VUFA) and the Ukrainian Embassy in Vietnam jointly held a ceremony in Hanoi on January 23 to mark the 23rd anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (January 1, 1992) and 20 years of the association (January 12,1995).
The Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine hosted a banquet in Kharkov city on March 22 to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-Ukraine diplomatic relations (January 23, 1992-2017).
Deputy Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin shared the wish to continue promoting the close political ties between Vietnam and Ukraine.
Trade is a top priority of the Vietnam – Ukraine comprehensive partnership, stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc while receiving Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin in Hanoi on September 6.
The Vietnam-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Committee on Economic-Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation convened its 14th meeting in Kiev on October 10.
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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).
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At the forum (Source: VNA) 
