NA Vice Chairman hosts Belgium-VN friendship parliamentarians group
NA Vice Chairman hosts Belgium-Vietnam friendship parliamentarians group
Vietnam attaches importance to friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belgium and member countries of the European Union (EU), said National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu (R) and head of the Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Group Georges Dallemagne (Source: daibieunhandan.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam attaches importance to friendship and multifacetedcooperation with Belgium and member countries of the European Union (EU), saidNational Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu.
The NA Vice Chairman made the statement in Hanoi on March 7 while receiving a delegationof representatives from the Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Group(BVFPG) led by head of the group Georges Dallemagne.
NA Vice Chairman Luu spoke highly of the sound development of the bilateralrelations in political, economic, cultural, education and science cooperation,saying that the two countries have maintained the exchange of delegations at alllevels, including the trip by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to Belgiumlast year.
The two Governments reached agreements on the establishment of the strategicpartnership in agriculture, facilitating the two countries’ connection indeveloping the hi-tech agriculture sector, he said.
Luu hoped the Belgian parliament would promote the EU to soon sign and approve theEU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which will bring economic benefits to EUmember nations, including Belgium.
He asked members of the two countries’ friendship parliamentarians groups tocontinue maintaining collaboration, meetings and exchange activities, and serveas a vital bridge to boost the bilateral relations as well as cooperationbetween the two countries’ legislative bodies.
For his part, Dallemagne highly valued Vietnam’s development in many areas, andexpressed his support for Vietnam’s candidacy for a non-permanent member of theUN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure.
The stronger parliamentary cooperationbetween the Vietnamese and Belgian legislatures will contribute to strengtheningthe relationship between the two nations, he stressed.
On the same day’s afternoon, head of the NA Committee for Social Affairs and headof the Vietnam-Belgium Friendship Parliamentarians Group Bui Sy Loi held talkswith the delegation.
Loi hoped the two sides to continue exchanging high-level delegations, sharingexperience and updating information related to parliamentary activities in eachcountry; as well as coordinate in supervising the implementation of cooperationagreements and projects signed by the two governments.
Dallemagnesaid he hopes the friendship parliamentarians groups will maintain closecooperation and show their role as bridges to promote the bond between the twocountries’ legislative bodies.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s upcoming official visit to Belgium takes place in the context of constant development of the relationship between Vietnam and the country in various realms and at different levels.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Vietnamese Government and the administration of Belgium’s Flemish region on October 17 as part of PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to the European country, confirming the increasingly extensive cooperation between the two sides.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting on October 18 with Steven Vanackere, Belgian former Foreign Minister and head of a group of parliamentarians from the Flemish Christian Democratic Party, who has made great contributions to the growth of the Vietnam-Belgium relationship.
Vietnam and Belgium’s Wallonie-Bruxelles region signed cooperation minutes for the 2019-2021 period in Brussels on November 21, covering a total of 25 projects, as part of the 10th meeting of the Vietnam – Wallonie-Bruxelles Joint Committee.
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.
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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.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu (R) and head of the Belgium-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Group Georges Dallemagne (Source: daibieunhandan.vn) 
