President Truong Tan Sang was warmly welcomed by Vietnamese and German children (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – Major German newspapers covered the first State-level visit to Germany by Vietnamese President Truong Tan S🐼ang from November 24-26.
The Neues Deutschland (New Germany) on November 24 carried an article by Dieter D.Pries who highlighted the visit as a significant event to mark the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam-Germany diplomatic ties in 2015.
He said Germany evaluates Vietnam as one of the most dynamic and friendliest economies to foreign investors in Southeast Asia.
He also extolled Vietnam’s economic achievements over the past time, citing the rate of people living under the poverty line that reduced from over 40 percent to below 10 percent at present and the economic growth that is forecast to reach 6.5 percent in 2015.
The writer held that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will be a driving force for Vietnam’s economy, with Germany remaining a key trade partner of the Southeast Asian country in the EU.
The two countries’ economic ties are also reflected clearly by the author, who referred to the Vietnam-Germany University and other bilateral cooperation plans as vivid demonstrations of the pragmatic development of the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership.
The article quoted President Truong Tan Sang as saying that vocational training is expected to be one of the cooperation highlights between Vietnam and Germany in the coming time.
Regarding the East Sea issue, the author said the bilateral strategic partnership would become even deeper if Germany and the EU in general made more active contributions to the settlement of disputes via peaceful means.
Meanwhile, the Tagesspiegel newspaper on November 25 ran a story featuring the German side’s warm treatment to the Vietnamese State leader as well as its sentiments toward Vietnam – a leading partner of Germany in Southeast Asia.
The article cited German President Joachim Gauck as saying that Vietnam will continue to gain more achievements in the “doi moi” (renewal) process.
The German Presseportal, German press agency (DPA), and the Finanznachrichten also posted stories featuring the significant meaning of the visit.-VNA
President Truong Tan Sang will visit Germany from November 24-26, at the invitation of German President Joachim Gauck, in order to boost the strategic partnership between the two countries.
President Truong Tan Sang and his German counterpart Joachim Gauck expressed pleasure at the rapid development of the Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership at their talks in Berlin on November 25.
Vietnam and Germany hold enormous potential and opportunities to embrace bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in the fields of infrastructure, high technology, processing, energy and environme
The freshly concluded visit to Germany by Vietnam’s President Truong Tan Sang has opened up new prospects for the cooperation between the two countries.
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.
President Truong Tan Sang was warmly welcomed by Vietnamese and German children (Photo: VNA)
