Mozambique calls for Vietnam’s investment at PMs’ talks
Mozambique’s Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario has called upon Vietnamese businesses to engage more in trade, oil and gas, marine transport, and processing farm produce and seafood to soon realise the trade target set by the two countries’ leaders.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Mozambique’s Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario meet with the press after their talks (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Mozambique’s PrimeMinister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario has called upon Vietnamese businesses to engagemore in trade, oil and gas, marine transport, and processing farm produce andseafood to soon realise the trade target set by the two countries’ leaders.
Rosario, who is paying an official visit toVietnam for the first time from July 31 to August 3, made the appeal during histalks with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi on August 1.
The host described the visit as an importantmilestone in the bilateral relations after the visit to Mozambique by formerPresident Truong Tan Sang in March 2016.
The two Government leaders expressed theirsatisfaction at the growing traditional friendship between Vietnam andMozambique.
Regarding political ties, they agreed tomaintain delegation exchanges at all levels while coordinating and supportingeach other at international forums.
They discussed challenges in security, politicsand economics along with regional and global issues of mutual concerns.
The two sides pledged to contribute to themaintenance of peace and cooperation in the region and beyond on the basis ofrespecting international law and addressing any disputes via peaceful means andin line with international law.
PM Phuc proposed Mozambique support Vietnam tobecome a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021tenure and the Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganisation (UNESCO) in the 2017-2021 tenure.
Pertaining to trade, investment and developmentcooperation, the PMs expressed their pleasure at the effective operation ofMovitel, a joint venture between Vietnam’s military-run telecom group Vietteland Mozambique’s investment company SPI, as well as Vietnam’s food cropdevelopment research cooperation project in Mozambique.
Mozambique is expected to become a leadingpartner of Vietnam in southern Sahara, Africa, while Vietnam will serve as abridge to connect Mozambique with the Southeast Asian region.
Vietnam agreed to share more development experiencewith Mozambique in the fields of natural disaster prevention, weather forecast,climate change adaptation, education-training, expert exchanges, andsecurity-defense.
The Southeast Asian country asked Mozambique tomake it easier for Vietnamese businesses to open a bonded warehouse, developgoods distribution channels, and improve the legal framework for foreigninvestors.
After the talks, the PMs witnessed the signingof a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation to protect and preserve wild floraand fauna and the initialling of an agreement on aviation transportservices.-VNA
The Vietnam National Assembly (NA) is keen to work with Mozambique’s Assembly to elevate their bilateral ties, thus matching the fruitful political ties between the two countries, said NA Vice Chairw
Vietnam and Mozambique can cooperate in several transportation areas as the two countries share similarities in geography and own a four-decade traditional solidarity and friendship.
A business exchange and an exhibition of made-in-Vietnam goods was held in Maputo, Mozambique on June 23-24, aiming to promote economic and trade links between the two countries.
Vietnam attaches importance to the traditional relationship with Mozambique and wishes to promote multi-faceted cooperation between the nations, particularly in national defence.
A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security visited Mozambique from April 2-5 with a view to strengthening their public security forces’ cooperation in crime fight, training, and logistics.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Mozambique’s Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario meet with the press after their talks (Photo: VNA)
