PM’s visits generate new impetus for ties with Singapore, Brunei
The official visits to Singapore and Brunei by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation have been successful with comprehensive, practical and specific results.
At the MoU signing ceremony in Singapore (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The official visits to Singapore andBrunei by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-rankingVietnamese delegation have been successful with comprehensive, practical andspecific results.
A highlight during the visits was the signing of a Memorandum ofUnderstanding on partnership on digital economy and green economy withSingapore, and an Action Programme on the implementation of Vietnam-Bruneicomprehensive partnership for the 2023-2027 period.
During three days in both nations, PM Chinh engaged in over 30different activities, stressing that the tightening of relations is demand of each nation, for their people, and for peace, stability, cooperationand development in the region and the world.
During their talks and meetings with the Vietnamese PM, Singaporeanand Brunei leaders vowed to keep consolidating political trust with Vietnam viathe exchange of high-level delegations and effective implementation of bilateralcooperation mechanisms and important cooperation agreemen🌜ts.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong (Photo: VNA)
While attending receptions, economic forums or discussions withenterprises, PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam welcomes and creates favourableconditions for Singaporean and Brunei firms to expand operations in the country,especially in digital transformation, green energy, sci-tech and innovation.
L🎶eaders of Singapore and Brunei also promised to create conditionsfor the Vietnamese communities living there to get fair treatment and makecontributions to the host countries.
Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah welcomes PM Pham Minh Chinh for talks (Photo: VNA)
They vowed to enhance cooperation to maintain ASEAN’s solidarityand central role amid the complicated developments in the region and the worldat present./.
Vietnam encourages partners and investors to engage in digital transformation, green transition, circular economy, innovation, and hi-tech and low-emission development in the country, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated while attending a Vietnam – Singapore business forum on February 10 as part of his official visit to Singapore.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said that he will propose Brunei create more favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in the country, especially in legal assistance.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a roundtable discussion with Brunei energy and oil and gas enterprises in Bandar Seri Begawan capital on February 11, as part of his ongoing visit to Brunei.
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.
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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.