President Tran Dai Quang hosted Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Kang Kyung Wha in Hanoi on March 9, expressing his delight at the robust development of the bilateral cooperation in various areas over the past 25 years, particularly after the two countries raised ties to strategic partnership in 2009.
President Tran Dai Quang shakes hand with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Kang Kyung Wha on March 9. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang hosted Foreign Ministerof the Republic of Korea Kang Kyung Wha in Hanoi on March 9, expressing hisdelight at the robust development of the bilateral cooperation in various areasover the past 25 years, particularly after the two countries raised ties tostrategic partnership in 2009.
The RoK has become Vietnam’s most important partner, ranking first inforeign direct investment and second in trade, ODA and tourism while Vietnam isthe RoK’s fourth largest trade partner and more and more Vietnamese are workingand living in the East Asian nation, the President told FM Kang, who is on an officialvisit to Vietnam at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign MinisterPham Binh Minh.
President Quang praised the “Miracle on the Han River” andcongratulated the RoK on its recent socio-economic development and the successof the Pyeongchange Winter Olympics 2018 hosted by the country.
He suggested the two countries further increase bilateral cooperation,adding that Vietnam looks forward to the RoK’s enhanced support in technology, andsustainable development.
He hoped the RoK facilitates Vietnamese agro-forestry and seafood products toenter the Korean market, fosters two-way trade and continues providing Vietnamwith ODA.
The President stressed Vietnam welcomes the RoK’s new Look South policyfor peace, cooperation and development, and wanted the two countries to step upcoordination in regional and international issues of mutual interest as well assupport at regional and international forums.
Vietnam welcomes and is ready to greet RoK President Moon Jae-in’sState visit to Vietnam, he said.
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung Wha, for her part, thanked President Quangfor his hospitality. She informed the President on outcomes of her talks withDeputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh during which the two sides reviewed progress ofthe two nations’ bilateral ties and discussed schedules on President Moon’supcoming visit to Vietnam.
The RoK expects President Moon’s visit will create impetus for the twocountries’ ties to harvest more practical results in cooperation fields, shenoted.-VNA
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The Republic of Korea (RoK) is implementing the New Look South policy, in which Vietnam is a key partner, and it wants to further intensify relations with the Southeast Asian nation, said RoK Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha.
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.
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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.
President Tran Dai Quang shakes hand with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Kang Kyung Wha on March 9. (Photo: VNA) 
