President expects breakthroughs in Vietnam-Russia economic cooperation
Vietnam always attaches importance to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia on the basis of close friendship and enhancing effective and practical cooperation in all fields, President Tran Dai Quang told visiting Chairwoman of Russia’s Federal Council Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) hosts visiting Chairwoman of Russia’s Federal Council Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always attaches importance to strengtheningthe Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Russia onthe basis of close friendship and enhancing effective and practical cooperationin all fields, President Tran Dai Quang told visiting Chairwoman of Russia’s Federal Council Valentina IvanovnaMatvienko.
During a reception for the Russian top legislator in Hanoi on February 21,President Quang expressed his hope that the two countries will witness breakthroughsin economic and trade cooperation in 2017, suggesting the two sides soon earlyreach consensus on priority areas of cooperation for the year.
He stressed Vietnamconsiders energy cooperation with Russia as a strategic field, adding thatVietnam highly evaluates the effective operation of the joint venturesVietsovpetro and Rusvietpetro, as well as contributions by the two countries’petroleum industries to bilateral economic relations.
The President notedthat the two sides should coordinate closely to effectively implement the freetrade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, thus fullytapping advantages brought by the deal to expand export and investment to each other’smarkets.
In addition, Vietnamwishes to further foster cooperative ties with Russia in the fields of security-defence,education-training, culture, tourism and science-technology, as well as affiliationbetween localities, President Quang said.
Agreeing on the host’s view, Chairwoman Matvienko said enhancingcooperation with Vietnam in all fields is a top priority in Russia’s foreignpolicy, adding that the Federal Council and parliamentarians will do their bestto contribute to strengthening bilateral relations.
She urged the two countries to further step up cooperation soas to lift two-way trade to 10billion USD by 2020 from the figure of 2.7 billion USD in 2016.
Russia wants to import moreVietnamese farm produce, she stated, noting that Russian localities have closelycooperated with Vietnamese counterparts, especially in the fields of trade,investment, culture, and education-training.
The Russian legislator noted with pleasure the growing cooperation in tourismas 430,000 Russian holidaymakers visited Vietnam last year./.
The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association is advised to draw more youngsters to engage in its activities to sustain and develop the friendly relations between the two countries.
Vietnam and Russia will focus on prioritised strategic projects in economy-trade and military science-technology, stated Alexey Popov, Russian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City on February 9.
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.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) hosts visiting Chairwoman of Russia’s Federal Council Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko (Photo: VNA)
