PM concludes participation at ASEM 12, visits to EU, Belgium
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Brussels on October 19 afternoon (local time), concluding his attendance at the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit (ASEM 12), a working visit to the European Union and an official visit of Belgium.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse at the airport before leaving Brussels (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Brussels on October 19 afternoon(local time), concluding his attendanceat the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit (ASEM 12), a working visit to the European Union and anofficial visit of Belgium.
Duringthe visit to Belgium, PM Phuc held talkswith his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel and witnessed the signing of several cooperativedocuments. He also had meetings with King Phillippe, President of the Chamber of RepresentativesSiegfried Bracke, Minister-Presidentof Belgium’s Wallonia region Willy Borsus and Minister-President of Flanders region Geert Bourgeois.
The Vietnamese Government leader attended anddelivered a speech at the Vietnam-EU business forum and had working sessionswith a number of leading companies of Belgium and Europe.
Visiting the EU, PM Phuc had meetings with Presidentof the EP President Antonio Tajani, Chairman of the EP’s International TradeCommittee Bernd Lange. He also attended and spoke at the 16th Asia-Europe Business Forum.
At the ASEM 12, PM Phuc delivered a speech at thesecond plenary session.
On the sidelines of the summit, Phuc witnessed thesigning of the Vietnam-EU Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade Voluntary PartnershipAgreement (FLEGT-VPA),
PM Phuc held a series of bilateral meetings on thesidelines of ASEM 12 with many foreign leaders, including EC President Jean –Claude Juncker, Premier of ChinaLi Keqiang, Prime Minister ofNorway Erna Solberg, PM of Slovenia Marjan Sarec, PM of Spain PedroSanchez, President of Mongolia KhaltamaagiinBattulga, PM of the Netherlands MarkRutte, PM of Poland MateuszMorawiecki, PM of Finland JuhaSipila, PM ofthe UK Theresa May, PM ofRussia Dmitry Medvedev and PMof Greece Alexis Tsipras.-VNA
The Vietnamese Government is making concerted efforts to improve business climate for both domestic and foreign enterprises, including those from the Europe, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on October 17.
Vietnam and the European Union (EU) demonstrated their efforts to push the early signing, ratification and implementation of their free trade agreement and Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) during Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s ongoing visit to Europe.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said it is time to further strengthen and step up Asia-Europe connectivity and cooperation towards the target of sustainable development and common prosperity.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has proposed that the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) should take the pioneer role in promoting multilateral cooperation and international order basing on the law.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held bilateral meetings with many foreign leaders on the sidelines of the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Brussels on October 18 and 19 (local time).
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.
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.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse at the airport before leaving Brussels (Photo: VNA) 
