Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Marshal of the Polish Senate Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska in Warsaw on January 17 (local time), reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to strengthening ties with its traditional partners in Central and Eastern Europe, with Poland at the forefront.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Marshal of the Polish Senate Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska (Photo: VNA)
Warsaw (VNA)ꦏ – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Marshal of the Polish Senate Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska in Warsaw on January 17 (local time), reaffirming Vietnam's commitment to strengthening ties with its traditional partners in Central and Eastern Europe, with Poland at the forefront.
Kidawa-Blonska hailed PM Chinh’s visit as a pivotal milestone, laying a solid foundation for elevating the bilateral relationship to a new height. She commended Vietnam's impressive socio-economic achievements and its growing influence on the global stage, stressing that Vietnam remains a priority partner of Poland in the region. The Senate, she assured, fully supports the Polish Government in enhancing relations with Vietnam.
Agreeing with PM Chinh’s proposal, the Marshal confirmed that the Senate supports the ratification of the European Union-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), which will facilitate economic cooperation between the two countries.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the positive developments in bilateral ties, noting that the Poland-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group is the largest in the Polish Parliament. This reflects Poland's high regard for its relationship with Vietnam. Recognising that there is great potential and room for further promoting ties, they agreed to facilitate delegation exchanges at all levels to consolidate political trust and bilateral relations.
𒐪 Stressing the importance of parliamentary cooperation in bilateral relations, both sides said they support delegation exchanges to share experience in policy and lawmaking. They pledged to strengthen close coordination and mutual support at global and regional inter-parliamentary forums, contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the regions and the world at large.
Praising the outcomes of the talks between the two PMs, Kidawa-Blonska affirmed her support for the measures proposed to advance the bilateral friendship and cooperation. She welcomed Vietnam’s decision to grant visa exemptions for Polish citizens in 2025 and agreed to push forward cooperation in education, health care, culture, tourism and labour.
The Marshal also lauded the dynamic and diligent Vietnamese community in Poland, acknowledging their significant contributions to her country's socio-economic development and their role as a bridge for friendship between the two nations.
On global and regional issues, both sides agreed to continue close coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums. PM Chinh affirmed Vietnam's support for Poland's entry into the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), with both sides emphasising the importance of maintaining peace and stability and settling disputes through peaceful means based on international law.
In a gesture of goodwill, the Vietnamese leader conveyed an invitation from National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man to Kidawa-Blonska to visit Vietnam, which she accepted with pleasure./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a delegation from the Poland-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group in Warsaw on January 17 (local time), affirming that his visit aims to create a turning point in bilateral traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation across various areas.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the goal of lifting Vietnam-Poland relations to a strategic partnership for peace and development in Southeast Asia and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in his policy address at the University of Warsaw on January 17 during the leader’s official visit to Poland.
Poland aims to elevate its relationship with Vietnam to the highest possible level, particularly when global uncertainties are posing significant challenges to nations, Marshal of the Polish Sejm (lower house) Szymon Holownia stated during his meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Warsaw on January 17.
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.
