President of Swiss National Council concludes Vietnam visit
President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas and his entourage left Hanoi on June 30 evening, concluding their official visit to Vietnam from June 27-30 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - President of the National Council ofSwitzerland Martin Candinas and his entourage left Hanoi on June30 evening, concluding their official visit to Vietnam from June 27-30 at theinvitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Duringthe visit, Candinas held talks with Chairman Hue, paid a courtesy call toPresident Vo Van Thuong and met Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Duringtalks and meetings, the Vietnamese leaders spoke highly of Candinas’s visit,saying that it is an opportunity to raise mutual understanding, deepencomprehensive relations and discuss measuresto foster friendship and all-around ties between Vietnam andSwitzerland, as well as between their legislative bodies.
Candinassaid Switzerland is one of the first western European countriesto establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam, and until now, their bilateral relations have been growing in both bilateral and multilateral aspects.
Hevowed to continue bolstering cooperation between the two countries.
Switzerlandalways considers Vietnam a strategic partner in Southeast Asia, he said, adding that his visit aims toreaffirm and implement the foreign policy.
Leaders of both countries shared the view thatthe two legislatures should play their roles in promoting economic,trade, and investment cooperation, just energy transition, digitaltransformation and climate change response, toward signing the FreeTrade Agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)soon.
Whilein Vietnam, Candinas also held working sessions with Minister ofIndustry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and several economic establishmentsin Hai Duong and Hai Phong.
🦄 Hisvisit was an important parliamentary diplomatic activity that marks the resumption of high-level delegation exchanges between the two countries following the COVID-19 pandemic,contributing to deepening the close and reliable relationship between the twocountries in various fields./.
President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas will pay an official visit to Vietnam from June 27-30 at the invitation of Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue.
President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas arrived in Hanoi on June 27 afternoon, beginning his four-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue held talks with President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas after chairing a welcome ceremony for the Swiss leader in Hanoi June 28.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas had a meeting in Hanoi on June 30, sharing the view that the two countries should further step up economic, trade, and investment links.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas support and encourage Swiss businesses to invest in Vietnam when the two leaders met in Hanoi on June 30.
As a friend, a reliable partner and an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam wishes to enhance cooperation with Switzerland in all areas, President Vo Van Thuong told President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas during a reception in Hanoi on June 30.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
President of the National Council of Switzerland Martin Candinas. (Photo: VNA) 
