PM Pham Minh Chinh’s visit expected to advance Vietnam-Netherlands ties
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming official visit to the Netherlands aims to promote, tighten and elevate the comprehensive cooperative partnership between Vietnam and the European country, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh’s upcoming official visit to the Netherlands aims to promote, tighten andelevate the comprehensive cooperative partnership between Vietnam and theEuropean country, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency ahead ofthe PM’s visit from December 11-12, the Ambassador said the visit, made at the invitation of PM Mark Rutte and taking place ahead of the celebration ofthe 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties, will create a premisefor a new development period of the Vietnam-Netherlands ties.
The ambassador noted that the two countries share similaritiesin natural conditions and geopolitics. The Netherlands has strengths inutilising water resources and a resolve in fulfilling climate and environmentalprotection targets, and the country has set a good example in terms of circulareconomy, digital transformation and energy transformation. Those are also issues that Vietnam attaches importance to.
Therefore, PM Chinh is especially interested in collaboration with the Netherlands inclimate change response and energy transition, Anh said, adding that the PM also pays attention to trade and investment cooperation.
Therefore, the Vietnamese government leader will chair a business forum on cooperation in climate change and energy transition and meet with leading Dutch enterprises which have already invested in Vietnam or are interested in shifting their operation to Vietnam.
Highlighting the hallmarks in the bilateral friendship over the past nearly 50 years such as the Medical Committee Netherlands-Vietnam and the Quang Tri hospital, Anhstressed that the Netherlands had sent experts to help Vietnam in education,agriculture, irrigation and maritime during the most difficult years. The support has helped the SoutheastAsian nation overcome difficulties and become a rice exporter.
The relationship has seen outstanding developmentsover the past two decades, he said, explaining that the enhanced delegationexchange has contributed to boosting cooperation in all spheres, and led to the formation of two strategic partnerships during this period- the strategic partnership in climate change adaptation and water management (in 2010) and another on sustainable agriculture and food security (in 2014). The two countries also formed a comprehensive partnership during a Vietnam visit by PM Mark Rutte in April 2019.
The ambassador held that the two countries hold substantialpotential for cooperation, particularly in climate change response, energytransition, seaport planning and construction, semi-conductor technology, and high-techagriculture. /.
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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.
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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).
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Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh (Photo: VNA) 
