Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajon have recently co-chaired the third meeting of the Vietnam-Slovenia Inter-Governmental Committee in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien (L) and Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajon sign minutes of the third meeting (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien andSlovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajonhave recently co-chaired the third meeting of the Vietnam-SloveniaInter-Governmental Committee in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The meeting was expected to create new momentum forbilateral relations in all fields, especially trade activities, in the comingtime.
The two sides reviewed the implementation of bilateralcooperation activities since the second meeting in 2019, in which two-way tradeincreased twelve-fold from 46 million in 2012 to 573 million USD last year.
However, they agreed that the economic and trade relations failto meet potential and prospects of the two countries. Therefore, they stressedthe need to promote cooperation in all aspects, especially in economics -trade, tourism, transportation and logistics, to help Vietnamese goods accessthe Slovenian market in particular, the EU market in general and vice versa ina more convenient way.
Vietnam proposed Slovenia soon ratify the EU-VietnamInvestment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
The two sides also agreed to strengthen coordination atregional and international forum, and maintain the exchange of delegations,particularly in 2024 when the two celebrate the 30th foundinganniversary of their diplomatic ties.
An overview of the third meeting of Vietnam-Slovenia Inter-Governmental Committee (Photo: VNA)
They then signed the minutes of the third meeting of the Vietnam-SloveniaInter-Governmental Committee.
Within the framework of his working visit to Slovenia,Minister Dien also co-chaired a roundtable on cooperation between the twocountries’ enterprises with Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry ofSlovenia Marjana Majeric who said that Slovenia's economy depends heavily onexports and Vietnam is a very potential market for Slovenian businesses.
At Dien’s meeting with Slovenian Minister of the Economy,Tourism and Sport Matjaž Han, the two sides expressed their hope to promotecooperation to improve competitiveness in the field of tourism, businessdevelopment and internationalisation.
Slovenia is currently looking for workers and is ready tocooperate in the fields of labour and sustainable development with Vietnam, MatjažHan said.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese minister also met withPrime Minister Robert Golob who affirmed that Slovenia always considers Vietnamas its important partner, and wants to strengthen bilateral ties in all fields./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 23 for Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on May 23 held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia Tanja Fajon, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from May 22-23.
President of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) Tibor Simonka has affirmed the readiness to cooperate with Vietnam to create conditions for the two countries’ enterprises, while meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria and Slovenia Nguyen Trung Kien.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with global leaders in New York on September 20 afternoon (local time), on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien (L) and Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajon sign minutes of the third meeting (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the third meeting of Vietnam-Slovenia Inter-Governmental Committee (Photo: VNA) 
