IAEA impressed by Vietnam’s capabilities, engagement: Acting Director General
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is impressed by Vietnam's capabilities and active engagement regarding its positive contributions within the UN framework and IAEA’s cooperative activities serving atomic energy applications for peaceful purposes, Acting Director General Najat Mokhtar affirmed at her July 24 meeting with State President Vo Van Thuong in Austria.
Vienna (VNA) – The International Atomic EnergyAgency (IAEA) is impressed by Vietnam's capabilities and active engagementregarding its positive contributions within the UN framework and IAEA’scooperative activities serving atomic energy applications for peaceful purposes,Acting Director General Najat Mokhtar affirmed at her July 24 meeting with State President Vo Van Thuong in Austria.
Thuong, now on an official visit to theEuropean nation, told Mokhtar that he appreciated IAEA’s contributions inensuring nuclear safety, security, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons; and in promotingnuclear technology development and applications for peaceful purposes andsustainable global development. He also expressed his gratitude to the agency forits provision of medical equipment and transfer of COVID-19 testing technology forVietnam.
Mokhtar stressed that cooperation with Vietnam serves as asuccessful and effective model in various areas, including agriculture,health care, renewable energy, and climate change adaptation. She confirmed IAEA will continue to enhance its cooperation with and technology transfer forVietnam.
Both sides agreed that their team work is progressing well,with IAEA supporting Vietnam in implementing projects within the framework of itstechnical cooperation programme, such as those on addressing diseasesoriginating from animals (ZODIAC) and ocean plastic waste (NUTEC Plastics).
President Vo Van Thuong (L) and Acting Director General Najat Mokhtar at their July 24 meeting in Austria.(Photo: VNA)
Thuong affirmed Vietnam will actively participate in and carryout IAEA-initiated technical cooperation projects under the country programmeframework for cooperation in the development of atomic energy applications for2022-2027. He thanked IAEA for supporting the trilateral collaborative projectbetween Vietnam, IAEA, and Laos/Cambodia which promotes the application ofatomic energy for peaceful purposes in the two neighbouring countries.
The leader proposed IAEA continue toincrease technical cooperation projects for the Asia-Pacific region, enablingVietnam to participate in specific ones to enhance its human resources trainingand technology transfer. He also requested further engagement between thesides in international cooperation programmes as well as in experience sharingand technical support for Vietnam to strengthen national capacity, particularlyregarding nuclear security and safety.
Mokhtar praised Vietnam's effective role as a member of theIAEA Board of Governors for the 2021-2023 term and wished the Southeast Asiancountry will continue contributing to the agency’s efforts in tackling commoninternational concerns such as nuclear security and safety, non-proliferationof nuclear weapons, nuclear technology development for peace, andnon-traditional security challenges.
At the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNCITRAL Secretariat in technical support and capacity building (Photo: VNA)
On the occasion, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang had a working session with Anna Joubin-Bret, Secretary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Both parties signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the Vietnamese ministry and UNCITRAL Secretariat in technical support and capacity building./.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, Governor - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is attending a regular meeting of the agency’s Board of Governors in Vienna from March 6-10.
Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, Governor - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of supporting the non-proliferation of the nuclear weapons, moving towards the complete and thorough nuclear disarmament.
Austrian capital Vienna, with its strengths in tourism, culture, urban management, environmental protection, heritage conservation and restoration, can cooperate with Hanoi and other Vietnamese localities to carry out specific joint activities, thus promoting the overall bilateral relationship, said President Vo Van Thuong on July 24.
President Vo Van Thuong and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen discussed measures to deepen the bilateral friendship and multifaceted cooperation during their talks in Vienna on July 24, taking place right after the official welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese guests.
President Vo Van Thuong and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen presided over a joint press conference in Vienna on July 24, announcing the results of their talks and agreeing on orientations and measures to further promote and deepen the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between the two nations.
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.
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.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
President Vo Van Thuong (L) and Acting Director General Najat Mokhtar at their July 24 meeting in Austria.(Photo: VNA) 
At the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNCITRAL Secretariat in technical support and capacity building (Photo: VNA) 
