Haiti wishes to strengthen ties with Vietnam: diplomat
The Haiti Government wishes to enhance relations with Vietnam, affirmed visiting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Azad Pierre Nasser Belfort at a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Ha Kim Ngoc in Hanoi on November 23.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc (R) and his Haitian counterpart Azad Pierre Nasser Belfort in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Haiti Government wishes to enhancerelations with Vietnam, affirmed visiting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs AzadPierre Nasser Belfort at a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Ha Kim Ngoc inHanoi on November 23.
The diplomat highlighted a number of fields such asinvestment attraction, technical cooperation, and formation of joint venturesin agriculture, fishery, and animal husbandry.
Ngoc said the Haiti official’s visit, the first to Vietnam after the COVID-19 pandemic, is an importantoccasion to review and accelerate momentum of cooperation between the nations.
He suggested the Haitian side to coordinate to promotebilateral exchanges and contact and effectively bring into play the mechanismof the Vietnam-Haiti joint committee on economic cooperation, trade andinvestment.
Host and guest agreed on various measures to promotebilateral relations, as well as coordination and mutual support atinternational organisations and multilateral forums in the time to come.
They concurred to pay more attention to, support and create favourableconditions for the safe and effective operation of NATCOM S.A, a telecommunicationsjoint venture between Viettel Group of Vietnam and Télécommunications d'Haiti S.A.M of Haiti./.
Vietnam and Indonesia delivered a joint speech supporting efforts by the government of Haiti in constitutional reform, and called on parties in Haiti to enhance comprehensive dialogues, during a video conference of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on June 19.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has urged all stakeholders to join constructive dialogues to seek for a comprehensive measure for Haiti, which has been in unstable socio-political situation in the past two years.
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has urged all stakeholders to enhance dialogue and make good preparations to ensure fair and transparent upcoming elections in Haiti.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 15 extended his sympathies to Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry over the losses of human lives and property due to the recent earthquake in the country.
Minister Counsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, on October 4 expressed her concern over difficulties and uncertainties in Haiti.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc (R) and his Haitian counterpart Azad Pierre Nasser Belfort in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
