Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with his counterpart from Timor Leste Taur Matan in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on May 11 on the occasion of the 42nd ASEAN Summit.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with his counterpart from Timor Leste Taur Matan in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on May 11 (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had ameeting with his counterpart from Timor Leste Taur Matan in Labuan Bajo,Indonesia on May 11 on the occasion of the 42nd ASEAN Summit.
Congratulating Timor Leste for becoming an ASEAN observer, PMChinh affirmed that with the spirit of traditional friendship and closecooperation, Vietnam is willing to share experience with and support TimorLeste to become the 11th member of the association at an early date.
The two sides agreed to increase the exchange of all-level delegations, while effectively implementing signed agreements, andoptimising their cooperation potential, especially in trade and investment.They also concurred to create optimal conditions for their businesses in operating in each other’s market.
The PMs pledged to promote collaboration in the fieldsof culture, tourism, education, and people-to-people exchange to further fostertheir connections, and expand their partnership to new areas of digitaltransformation, green growth, and circular economy.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan (Photo: VNA)
PM Chinh asked Timor Leste to provide favourable conditionsfor Vietnamese investors through settling legal issues facing them, ratifyingthe bilateral trade agreement signed in 2013, and efficiently implementing thememorandum of understanding on rice trading that the two sides inked in 2015.
For his part, the Timor Leste leader affirmed that Vietnam is a great friend ofTimor Leste, underlining that his country hopes to further bolster cooperationwith Vietnam.
He revealed that Limor Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta wishesto visit Vietnam at an early date.
PM Taur Matan hailed the impressive achievements in socio-economicdevelopment that Vietnam has recorded, and showed his pleasure at the expandingpartnership between the two countries, especially in telecommunications andeducation.
The meeting was the last activity of the Vietnamese PM in Indonesia. He isscheduled to return home the same day./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Ta Van Thong presented his credentials to José Ramos Horta, President of Timor Leste, in the capital city of Dili on October 24.
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed in-principle to admit Timor-Leste to be the bloc’s 11th member, according to a statement adopted on November 11.
The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), conducted the first of four clusters of Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for Timor-Leste’s Accession to the ASEAN Economic Agreements from February 7-9 in Dili.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held talks with his counterpart from Timor Leste Taur Matan Ruak in Singapore on February 15, during which the host affirmed that his country supports Timor Leste’s process to join ASEAN.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with his counterpart from Timor Leste Taur Matan in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on May 11 (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan (Photo: VNA) 
