Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception for the new Ambassador of New Zealand, Caroline Beresford, in Hanoi on August 13.
PM Chinh thanked the Government of New Zealand for extending condolences and sending a special envoy to Vietnam to attend the funeral of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The Vietnamese leader hailed the effective cooperation between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs in implementing the results of his official visit to New Zealand in March this year, including New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ visit to Vietnam to co-chair the second Vietnam- New Zealand ministerial meeting in June.
He said that 2025 will mark important milestones in the relationship between the two countries with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and the fifth anniversary of the bilateral strategic partnership, which is an occasion for the two countries to organise meaningful activities, including high-level visits.
PM Chinh said that he hopes to welcome PM Christopher Luxon to Vietnam in 2025.
He suggested that the two sides map out a roadmap along with steps and contents for the upgrade of their ties, and apply more breakthrough measures to achieve the goal of 2 billion USD in two-way trade in 2024 and 3 billion USD in 2026, including the opening of doors for each other's products.
PM Chinh expressed his hope that New Zealand will continue supporting Vietnam in teaching English and provide training to Vietnamese officials, and expand people-to-people exchanges.
For her part, Beresford said she is keen on working for more comprehensive and deeper ties between the two countries, heading to the upgrade of the ties.
She pledged to cooperate with Vietnam and New Zealand's agencies, ministries and sectors to promote bilateral collaboration in promising areas, including trade, investment, education, agriculture, climate change response, green and digital economy.
She also mentioned the plan to organise activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-New Zealand diplomatic relations in 2025, including meetings for businesses and students of the two sides.
PM Chinh ꦑhighly evaluated the ambassador's idea on stronger coordination at multil꧃ateral forums, and emphasised that the sharing of viewpoints on regional and international issues is a foundation for the two sides to increase cooperation, contributing to the building of the Asian-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions of peace, stability and development./.
New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Rachel Beresford highlighted the important, intensive, and extensive relations between the two countries while talking to the media ahead of the 49th anniversary of diplomatic ties (June 19, 1975 - 2024).
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on July 25 received Donald McKinnon, special envoy of the New Zealand Government, who is in Hanoi to attend the state funeral of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
President To Lam expressed his delight at the strong development of the Vietnam - New Zealand strategic partnership over the past years while hosting a reception in Hanoi on July 4 for newly-appointed New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford.
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.
