Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Oslo on late May 23 (local time), starting his official trip to the country at the invitation of his Norwegian counterpart Erna Solberg.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrive at the Oslo Gardermoen Airport, beginning his official trip to Norway (Photo: VNA)
Oslo (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrivedin Oslo on late May 23 (local time), starting his official trip to the countryat the invitation of his Norwegian counterpart Erna Solberg.
The Vietnamese PM and his entourage were welcomed at theOslo Gardermoen Airport by State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ofNorway Marianne Hagen, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen, and VietnameseAmbassador to Norway Nguyen Hong Cuong, among other Norwegian and Vietnameseofficials.
The trip took place as the two nations are about tocelebrate the 50th establishment anniversary of their diplomaticrelations (1971 – 2021). This is the first official visit by a Vietnamese PM toNorway since 1999, aiming to reaffirm the strong bilateral ties as well asboost friendship and cooperation toward effectiveness and practical outcomes.
As scheduled, PM Phuc will hold talks and meet a number ofNorwegian leaders, attend the Vietnam – Norway business forum, and visits andreceive representatives of some Norwegian enterprises.
Prior to his arrival in Norway, Phuc paid a four-dayofficial visit to Russia, during which he held talks with his Russiancounterpart Dmitry Medvedev, and witnessed the signing of 14 cooperation pactsbetween the two nations in economy, trade, environmental protection, renewableenergy, culture, and tourism, among others. The two leaders also attended theopening ceremony of the Vietnam Year in Russia and Russia Year in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese government leader also held meetingswith President Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the State Duma of the FederalAssembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin, andChairwoman of the Federation Council (upper house) of the Federal Assembly ofRussia Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko.
PM Phuc and Russian Deputy PM Maxim Akimov attended and deliveredtheir speeches at the Vietnam – Russia Business Forum.
Phuc also held receptions for representatives of theassociation of Russian veterans who once fought in Vietnam and the Vietnam –Russia Friendship Association, the Vietnamese Embassy, and Kaspersky Labcompany. He attended a ceremony marking the inaugural operation of theVietnamese-invested T&T Russia Co. Ltd and another celebrating 15 years ofthe opening of the Hanoi – Moscow direct air route.-VNA
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev co-chaired a joint press conference following their talks in Moscow on May 22, noting that they agreed to continue diversifying cooperative relations, especially in economy, trade and new spheres.
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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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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.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrive at the Oslo Gardermoen Airport, beginning his official trip to Norway (Photo: VNA) 
