NA Chairman meets with RoK Prime Minister in Seoul
The Vietnamese National Assembly will continue studying policies and laws to create optimal conditions for businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to increase their investments in Vietnam, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue affirmed at a meeting with RoK Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum in Seoul on December 14.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (left) meets with RoK Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum in Seoul on December 14. (Photo: VNA)
Seoul (VNA) – The Vietnamese NationalAssembly will continue studying policies and laws to create optimal conditionsfor businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to increase their investmentsin Vietnam, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue affirmed at a meeting with RoK PrimeMinister Kim Boo-kyum in Seoul on December 14.
The legislature, together with the VietnameseGovernment, will work to simplify procedures for Korean firms to invest and do business profitably inVietnam for a long term, Hue pledged.
He said Vietnam wants to foster cooperation with theRoK in different fields, especially economy, trade and investment, and lauded growthin bilateral economic ties despite adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For his part, Kim said the close relations between theVietnamese and RoK NAs demonstrate the will and aspirations of the two countries’ people.
The PM affirmed that the RoK attaches importance to therelationship with Vietnam, saying Vietnam continues to be a major partner in theRoK Government’s New Southern Policy.
Both leaders expressed their support for upgradingthe bilateral relationship to a new height on the occasion of the 30th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties next year.
The two countries should expand collaboration in areas such as national defence and security, and coordinate in organisingactivities to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations, they said.
Both leaders reaffirmed efforts to complete the target of raising two-way trade to 100 billion USD by 2023 and 150 billion USD by 2030 in the direction of balanced trade.
They agreed to urge relevant agencies to exchangeinformation about policies on post-pandemic tourism recovery, including themutual recognition of vaccine passports and the early resumption of commercialflights.
Hue used this occasion to thank the RoK Government andpeople for their donation of medical supplies, including nearly 1.4 milliondoses of COVID-19 vaccine, to Vietnam.
The top legislator suggested the two sides cooperate inthe research of vaccines and treatment drugs and the transfer of productiontechnologies, to fight not only COVID-19 but also other diseases.
Hue noted his hope that the RoK PM and Government willgive more support to Vietnamese citizens in the country, ensuring theirlegitimate rights and interests, particularly labourers and Vietnamese inmulticultural families./.
Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam Dao Ngoc Dung and Minister of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kwon Deok-cheol on December 14 inked an agreement on social securities between the two governments.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue on December 14 received Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Friendship Association (KOVIFA) Choi Young-ju and President of the Association of Vietnamese-Koreans Ly Huan in separate meetings during his ongoing visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).
There remain ample room for cooperation in research and policy sharing between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said while receiving Director of the Korea Development Institute (KDI) Hong Jang-pyo in Seoul on December 14, as part of the top Vietnamese legislator’s official visit to the RoK.
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.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (left) meets with RoK Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum in Seoul on December 14. (Photo: VNA) 
