National Assembly Chairman meets Finnish President
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in the capital city of Helsinki on September 10 (local time), as part of his ongoing official visit to the European country.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto (Photo: VNA)
Helsinki (VNA) – National AssemblyChairman Vuong Dinh Hue met Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in the capitalcity of Helsinki on September 10 (local time), as part of his ongoing officialvisit to the European country.
Hue said with delightthat it is the first Finland visit by a top Vietnamese legislator after 28 yearsof promoting the comprehensive partnership between the two countries. He congratulated theEuropean country on its all-around achievements, especially in digitaltransformation, innovation and social welfare.
As Vietnam isone of the countries hardest hit by climate change, he wished Finland wouldshare its experience and partner with the country in digital transformation,innnovation, sustainable development and climate change response.
According tohim, there are about 2,500 Vietnamese students and over 8,000 overseasVietnamese living and working in Finland so that they could learn from the hostcountry’s experience in building a start-up ecological system.
He expressed his hope that Finland will create favourable conditions for the Vietnamesecommunity in the European country, thus fostering bilateral ties.
Hue suggested the President push forward the Finnish parliament’s ratification of theEuropean Union – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), and the twocountries should take specific steps to make full use of opportunities broughtabout by the deal.
🐷 President Niinisto,for his part, expressed his belief that Vietnam will continue with rapid andsustainable development.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)
He also sharedFinland’s experience in sustainable development with human as the mostimportant factor, adding that its current social welfare system is attributableto people’s continuous efforts.
He pledged toassist Vietnam in the field as well as bolster bilateral links acrossenvironment and global issues.
Both sidesshared the view that Vietnam and Finland hold the potential of furtherdeveloping their ties and agreed to hold practical activities towards the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (January 25, 1973 - 2023).
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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.
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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.
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The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto (Photo: VNA) 
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
