President receives Chilean Health Minister in Geneva
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Chilean Minister of Health Oscar Enrique Paris Mancilla in Geneva on November 29, as both were visiting Switzerland.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Chilean Minister of Health Oscar Enrique Paris Mancilla. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received ChileanMinister of Health Oscar Enrique Paris Mancilla in Geneva on November 29, as both were visiting Switzerland.
As Vietnam and Chile are celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties, President Phuc proposed the two sides continuecoordinating closely to implement celebrations to bring aboutpractical efficiency.
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the goodrelationship is an important foundation for the two countries to boosttheir collaboration in pandemic prevention and control, he said.
Congratulating Chile on its well control of the pandemic with ahigh rate of people vaccinated against COVID-19, the Vietnamese Presidentthanked Chile for its willingness to cooperate and share vaccines with Vietnam.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chilean Minister of Health Oscar Enrique Paris Mancilla, and other officials pose for a photo. (Photo: VNA)
With current bilateral cooperation mechanisms such as theVietnam-Chile Free Trade Agreement that took effect in 2014, the Comprehensiveand Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) of which both nations are members, and thepolitical consultation, President Phuc said that this is an important basis for the twocountries to promote cooperation in the coming time. He expressed his delightthat two-way trade in the first nine months of this year reached nearly 1.5billion USD, up 59 percent over the same period last year.
Agreeing with President Phuc’s proposal on intensifying cooperation inpandemic prevention and control, Enrique Paris said that Chile is willingto collaborate and share COVID-19 vaccines with Vietnam, and boostbilateral collaboration in health.
Given Vietnam joining numerous free trade agreements,including the CPTPP to which Chile is a signatory, he suggested both sides step upcooperation to make full use of this advantage to bring about practical interestsfor each side./.
Free trade agreements to which both Vietnam and Chile are signatories have given a boost to their bilateral trade ties, heard a virtual conference on September 23-24.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Chile, in collaboration with Recoleta District authority in Santiago capital, the Chile-Vietnam Cultural Friendship Institute, and the Chilean artists' association, has organised a painting exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Chile diplomatic ties (1971-2021).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a telephone conversation on October 27 with Chilean President Sebastian Piñera on measures to beef up the Vietnam-Chile relations as well as bilateral cooperation in climate change response to make contributions to the upcoming 26th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26).
A delegation from the ASEAN Committee in Santiago (ACS), the Trade Office of Chile (ProChile), and the Chile-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce paid a working visit to Nuble region to seek opportunities to promote trade, investment, tourism, education and cultural exchanges between the two sides.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Chilean Minister of Health Oscar Enrique Paris Mancilla. (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chilean Minister of Health Oscar Enrique Paris Mancilla, and other officials pose for a photo. (Photo: VNA) 
