President of Vietnam wraps up State visit to Singapore
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on late February 26, wrapping up a State visit to Singapore at the invitation of his counterpart Halimah Yacob.
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (right) sees off President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) and his spouse (left) at Changi International Airport on February 26 (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) – State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Noi Bai International Airport inHanoi on late February 26, wrapping up a State visit to Singapore at the invitationof his counterpart Halimah Yacob.
Duringthe three-day trip, President Phuc had a meeting with and attended aState-level banquet hosted by President Yacob. He also held talks and met withSingaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Speaker of the Parliament TanChuan-Jin.
The twoPresidents affirmed that their countries will further intensify bilateralpolitical and economic relations by maintaining frequent high-level meetingsand consolidating the existing cooperation mechanisms.
Vietnamand Singapore agreed to recognise each other’s COVID-19 vaccinationcertificates, create conditions for safely resuming regular commercial flights,and step up cooperation in economy, including digital economy, and trade.
The Presidentsalso emphasised the importance of enhancing and elevating the countries’strategic partnership, along with the significance of environmental protection,climate change combat, and sustainable development.
They reaffirmedASEAN’s consistent stance on the East Sea issue and the importance ofmaintaining peace, security, stability, safety, and freedom of navigation andoverflight in the waters. Both underlined the importance of the full andeffective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in theEast Sea (DOC), and of negotiations to finalise a substantive and effectiveCode of Conduct (COC) that matches international law, including the 1982 UnitedNations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
PresidentPhuc also participated in a Vietnam - Singapore business dialogue and received executivesof many leading enterprises of the city state so as to promote trade and callfor more investment into Vietnam.
He and PM Lee witnessed the exchange of five cooperation documentson defence, economy - trade, information and communications, and intellectualproperty, which are critical to both countries’ efforts to boost post-pandemiceconomic recovery.
Duringthe visit, localities and businesses of Vietnam signed and exchanged 29 contractsand cooperation documents with Singaporean partners, with the investment committed into Vietnam totaling 11 billion USD.
The visit’ssuccess is believed to have helped strengthen the political trust and strategicpartnership between the two countries and lift bilateral ties to a new level./.
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held talks on February 25, agreeing to bolster cooperation in all fields.
Vietnam and Singapore have issued a joint press statement on strengthening strategic partnership and recovery cooperation on the occasion of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s State visit to Singapore from February 24-26.
Vietnamese and Singaporean businesses signed cooperation deals worth nearly 11 billion USD at the Vietnam-Singapore business dialogue on February 25, which was attended by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
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.
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.
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (right) sees off President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) and his spouse (left) at Changi International Airport on February 26 (Photo: VNA) 
