It’s time for Vietnam, Mexico to consider lifting bilateral relations to new height: Ambassador
According to the ambassador, the outstanding achievements in bilateral cooperation will be a solid foundation for the bilateral relationship to take off in the coming time.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Mexico City (VNA)෴ – It is time for Vietnam and Mexico to consider lifting their bilateral relations to a new height to create a new framework and space for development, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai said at a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (May 19, 1975 – 2025).
Speaking at the event organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico on May 22, Hai said that the Vietnamese people always remember Mexico as one of the countries that provided aid for Vietnam to support its national reconstruction after the war. At the end of 1975, Mexico sent aid worth 1 million USD to Vietnam, he elaborated.
Since that important milestone, the Vietnam-Mexico relationship has kept flourishing on the basis of political trust, friendship, sincere cooperation, mutual respect and achieved practical results in many fields.
In terms of politics and diplomacy, the two countries have maintained regular and effective dialogue through cooperation mechanisms such as the political consultation at the deputy foreign minister level, the Joint Committee for Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation. They have coordinated and supported each other at international organisations, as well as international and regional multilateral forums such as the United Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
Bilateral trade has grown impressively in recent years, especially after the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) took effect. With an average annual increase of up to 10-15%, the bilateral trade turnover in 2024 reached more than 15 billion USD, up 27.5% compared to 2023. Mexico is currently Vietnam's second largest trading partner in Latin America, while Vietnam is Mexico's second largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
According to the ambassador, the outstanding achievements in bilateral cooperation will be a solid foundation for the bilateral relationship to take off in the coming time.
Director General for Asia-Pacific at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Fernando González-Saiffe speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, Director General for Asia-Pacific at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Fernando González-Saiffe said that as one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam right after its national reunification, Mexico sent a strong message that it supported the right to self-determination and national independence of the Vietnamese people.
Based on that good foundation, Saiffe said, the Vietnam - Mexico friendship has been continuously strengthened and nurtured over the past half century. It has become an exemplary international relationship in many aspects. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also affirmed at a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in November 2024 that Mexico wants to strengthen relations with the heroic Vietnamese people, he stressed.
Meanwhile, Pedro Vázquez González, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico, affirmed that when Vietnam stepped out from a fierce war that lasted more than two decades, Mexico's establishment of diplomatic relations with Vietnam has become a symbol of friendship between the two peoples who share progressive ideals, laying the foundation for the sustainable friendship and cooperation over the past 50 years.
For the Labour Party (PT) - one of the political parties in the ruling coalition in Mexico of which González is a member, the Communist Party of Vietnam is not only an ally, but also a symbol of resilience and dignity in a turbulent world, as well as a source of inspiration for peace-loving peoples around the world.
Also at the event, guests enjoyed Vietnamese traditional art performances and Vietnamese typical dishes, and contemplated a photo exhibition about Vietnam and its people./.
The Mexico - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group has been instrumental in advancing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, as well as broader ties across various potential fields, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai.
Major Mexican newspapers on May 18 (local time) ran features celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mexico as well as the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).
Looking forward, Hai revealed that the two sides are actively pursuing an upgrade in their relationship, beginning with a Comprehensive Partnership and aiming toward a Strategic Partnership.
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.
