PM receives Portuguese Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested that Vietnam and Portugal continue promoting their traditional relationship that started 500 years ago since the first Portuguese arrived in Vietnam.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal Teresa Ribeiro (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested that Vietnam andPortugal continue promoting their traditional relationship that started 500years ago since the first Portuguese arrived in Vietnam.
He gave areception for Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal TeresaRibeiro in Hanoi on November 23.
The PMexpressed his hope that the two sides will exchange their business delegationsto explore each other’s investment cooperation opportunities.
He alsocalled on Portugal to push the European Union to sign and ratify the EU –Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to facilitate the economic-trade relationsbetween the two countries.
Vietnam –Portugal trade exchange stood at 350 million USD in 2016, the PM said, notingthat the figure is below the two countries’ potential.
For herpart, the Portuguese Secretary said on the occasion of the 40th anniversary ofthe diplomatic ties between the two countries and 500 years of first Portuguesearrival in Vietnam, the two sides have signed a number of agreements andcontinue realising these documents, with focus on economic and trade relations.
ThePortuguese side has discussed with Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning andInvestment about measures to promote economic cooperation, she said, affirmingthat Portuguese firms will be interested in Vietnam, particularly in tourismand building hotels, renewable energy, and water management.
Sheexpressed her belief that the EVFTA will be signed in 2018, opening up a newchapter for Vietnam – Portugal relationship.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s upcoming working visit to Portugal, the first of its kind, will enhance relations between the two countries and open up new cooperation opportunities, Vietnamese Ambassador to France and Portugal Nguyen Ngoc Son stated.
A ceremony to release the joint issue of the “Vietnam-Portugal” stamp collection took place in Hoi An city, in the central province of Quang Nam on July 1.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on Vietnam and Portugal to employ more solutions to raising their bilateral trade from nearly 400 million USD in 2015 to 500 million USD by 2020.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva discussed a range of specific measures to boost relations between Vietnam and Portugal during their talks in Lisbon on May 26.
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.
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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.
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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.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal Teresa Ribeiro (Source: VNA)
