PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Egyptian Prime Minister
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly in Riyadh on October 29 (local time), on the occasion of his participation in the 8th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit and his working visit to Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (Photo: VNA)
Riyadh (VNA) 𒀰- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly in Riyadh on October 29 (local time), on the occasion of his participation in the 8th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit and his working visit to Saudi Arabia.
The Vietnamese leader praised Egypt’s role and position within the region and at multilateral forums, highlighting the enduring contributions of the Nile River civilisation to humanity. On the basis of the strong traditional friendship and high political trust between Vietnam and Egypt, he proposed actively advancing relations across all sectors, aiming to elevate bilateral ties to new heights.
Chinh also conveyed greetings and invitations from other Vietnamese leaders, including General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, for President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Madbouly to visit Vietnam soon.
For his part, Prime Minister Madbouly affirmed Egypt’s longstanding value of its traditional relationship with Vietnam, as one of the first Middle Eastern and African countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1963.
He reiterated Egypt’s admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, expressed interest in deepening ties, and noted that Vietnamese businesses investing in Egypt can benefit from Egypt’s free trade agreements with Arab nations.
The two leaders agreed to explore potential agreements and frameworks to bolster trade relations, recognising the complementary strengths of both economies and their substantial untapped potential.
They discussed the possibility of establishing a bilateral trade cooperation framework to increase trade volume in the coming years, and agreed to encourage mutual investment in electric vehicles, software development, renewable energy, solar energy, green transition, and digital transformation, as well as to promote cooperation in training, cultural exchange, and tourism to deepen mutual understanding.
The two sides pledged to continue supporting each other at multilateral forums and to act as bridges for strengthening partnerships with ASEAN and Arab nations, advancing mutual benefits, peace, cooperation, and development in both regions./.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son talked on the phone with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty on September 17.
State, Government, and National Assembly leaders of Vietnam on July 23 extended greetings to their respective Egyptian counterparts on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt (July 23,1952-2024).
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.
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.
