Malaysian PM’s Vietnam visit to contribute to deepening political trust: diplomat
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Vietnam from July 20-21 will help deepen the political trust between the two countries, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Photo: VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s officialvisit to Vietnam from July 20-21 will help deepen the political trust betweenthe two countries, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh NgocLinh.
The visit will contribute to promoting the development of bilateral relations across all channels and to creating a new framework for them to grow further, Linh told the Vietnam News Agency.
It will also create a new impetus for the implementation ofthe Action Programme to implement the Vietnam-Malaysia Strategic Partnershipfor the 2021-2025 period, thereby developing bilateral cooperation in allfields from politics, security - defence, economics, culture, tourism, labour, and people-to-people exchanges in a more effective and comprehensive manner to mat potential and desires of leaders as well as people of thetwo countries.
He also expressed his belief that the Malaysian PM’s tripwill be a chance for the two sides’ businesses to seek cooperation andinvestment opportunities, and intensify bilateral collaboration in response tocurrent international issues such as energy security, food security, climatechange and digital transformation.
The two countries’ leaders will exchange views on regionaland international issues of mutual concern, including marine cooperationpromotion and sea-based economic development, and agree on major orientations toenhance coordination at regional and international forums, especially withinthe ASEAN framework, thus contributing to strengthening intra-regional solidarityand promoting ASEAN's centrality, he added.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh. (Photo: VNA)
According to Linh, Vietnam and Malaysia are partners by nature, linked by thesimilarity in geo-strategic position as well as the parallel interests in theregion and the world.
Therefore, despite complicated fluctuations of the region andthe world, the ambassador showed his belief that in the coming time, the bilateralrelationship will continue developing closely and effectively in all spheres, particularlypolitics and economics.
Stressing that there remains huge potential to developeconomic cooperation, the diplomat said he believes the target of raisingbilateral trade to 18 billion USD by 2025 is reachable.
Two-way trade amounted to 14.68 billion USD in 2022, up 17.4%year-on-year./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope for close cooperation with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in promoting the Vietnam-Malaysia strategic partnership during their meeting in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, on May 10.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Vietnam from July 20-21 is expected to contribute to consolidating political trust, promoting multifaceted cooperation, and developing the two countries’ relations in a more substantive and effective manner.
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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).
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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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh. (Photo: VNA) 
