Political consultation held to reinforce Vietnam - Mexico relations
The 6th Vietnam - Mexico political consultation took place via videoconference on July 21 to look into each country’s situation, measures to enhance bilateral relations, and issues of shared concern.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung co-chairs the 6th Vietnam - Mexico political consultation on July 21 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 6th Vietnam - Mexicopolitical consultation took place via videoconference on July 21 to look intoeach country’s situation, measures to enhance bilateral relations, and issuesof shared concern.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign AffairsNguyen Quoc Dung and Mexican Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Carmen MorenoToscano informed each other about their respective countries’ response toCOVID-19 and efforts to boost socio-economic development and ensure socialsecurity.
They reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation anddiscussed ways to further strengthen the traditional friendship andcollaboration so as to work towards the establishment of a suitable partnershipbetween Vietnam and Mexico in the time ahead.
They agreed to keep close coordination tosustain the upward trend in their countries’ ties, promote high-level mutualvisits and meetings when possible, effectively maintain cooperation mechanisms,and encourage contact and cooperation in different forms between Vietnamese andMexican ministries and sectors.
Vietnamese and Mexican officials at the political consultation on July 21 (Photo: VNA)
Dung expressed his delight at the vigorousdevelopment of economic - trade links, noting that Mexico is currently thethird largest trade partner of Vietnam in Latin America, with their tradehitting 3.68 billion USD in 2020.
For her part, Toscano affirmed Vietnam is one ofthe important political and economic partners of her country in Asia,especially when both are members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreementfor Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The two officials agreed to step up negotiationson some agreements so as to complete the legal framework for cooperation insuch spheres as politics - diplomacy, economy - finance, security - defence,plant and animal quarantine, and education - training.
They also exchanged views on some internationaland regional issues of common concern, agreeing to continue coordination andmutual support at international organisations and multilateral forums of whichVietnam and Mexico are members such as the United Nations, the World TradeOrganisation (WTO), and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
The two countries will also work to enhance tiesbetween the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the PacificAlliance, they added./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong visited Jalisco state in the west of the country from November 23 to 25 to boost bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, culture, and education, and to attend the opening of an honorary consulate.
Vietnam boasts huge potential to increase shipments to Mexico, Peru and Chile – the three Latin American nations having high tariff-reduction commitments under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
An online conference was held in Mexico City on April 7 to explore trade and investment cooperation between Mexico and ASEAN, drawing nearly 100 participants from Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is ready to work with Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam Luis Pablo Maria Beltramino to boost economic, trade, and investment ties between the two nations, Deputy Minister Do Thang Hai has said.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
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.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung co-chairs the 6th Vietnam - Mexico political consultation on July 21 (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese and Mexican officials at the political consultation on July 21 (Photo: VNA) 
