President meets foreign leaders attending state funeral of late Japanese PM
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held bilateral meetings with some foreign leaders attending the state funeral of late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in Tokyo on September 27.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc held bilateralmeetings with some foreign leaders attending the state funeral of late JapanesePrime Minister Abe Shinzo in Tokyo on September 27.
At his meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister SamdechTecho Hun Sen, both sides affirmed that they always treasure and give highpriority to maintaining and consolidating the good neighbourliness, traditionalfriendship, comprehensive and long-term sustainable cooperation between thetwo countries.
They discussed ways to promote bilateralties, especially in trade and investment, and exchanged views on theimplementation of the Master Plan on linking the two economies, coordination in realising targets related to building the ASEAN Community, especially during Cambodia’s ASEAN ChairmanshipYear 2022.
Both sides expre⛎✤ssed satisfactionabout activities during the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2022 on theoccasion of the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
In the meeting with President of the European Council Charles Michel (Photo: VNA)
Talking with President ofthe European Council Charles Michel, President Phuc spoke highly of the Vietnam-EUComprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework, affirming that Vietnam considersthe EU a top important partner.
Vietnam is ready to help bolster ASEAN-EUties and hopes that EU member states will approve the EU-Vietnam Investment ProtectionAgreement (EVIPA) soon, he said.
Michel, for his part, agreedto enhance the exchange of high-level delegations between both sides. Heexpressed readiness to help Vietnam deal with illegal, unreported and undocumentedfishing.
He also suggested Vietnamhelp the EU with cultivating ties with ASEAN and countries in the Asia-Pacificand Indian Ocean.
Both sides pledged to coordinate for successfully holding a summit marking the💃 45th anniversary of ASEAN-EUties.
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets his counterpart of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. (Photo: VNA)
The Vietnamese President also met with his counterpart of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr, during which they shared the view that the twocountries hold potential for cooperation, especially in investment, climatechange response, labour and fisheries.
Surangel Whipps Jr hailed Vietnamese investors for building infrastructure in Palau and expressedwillingness to receive more Vietnamese workers in this field. He also wished tolearn from Vietnam’s experience in agriculture.
The two sides vowed to stepup collaboration in fishery, agriculture, climate change response, labour,aviation, tourism and people-to-people exchange.
On the🉐 occasion, PresidentPhuc also met with Indian PM Narenda Modi, President of Sri Lanka RanilWickremesinghe and PM of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Nguyen Van Thao attended the third edition of the ASEAN Day jointly held by Luxembourg’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, Ministry of the Economy, and Chamber of Commerce, and the ASEAN Brussels Committee on May 4.
A Vietnam – European Union (EU) agricultural business forum was held on July 11, on the occasion of an official visit to Vietnam by EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski.
President of the Cambodian National Assembly (NA) Samdech Heng Samrin’s three-day official visit to Vietnam which concluded on September 14 has been a success, said Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee for External Relations Dinh Cong Sy.
The sixth international conference on building a shared border of peace, friendship and cooperation for development between Vietnam and Cambodia took place in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on September 20.
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.