Prime Minister reiterates policy to deepen ties with Germany
Vietnam’s consistent policy is to consider Germany its leading important and trusted partner in Europe and hope to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, affirmed Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Source: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – Vietnam’s consistent policy is toconsider Germany its leading important and trusted partner in Europe and hopeto deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, affirmed Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc while meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlinon July 6.
The German President spoke highly of the achievementsVietnam has made during its socio-economic development, confirming that Germanyalways attaches importance to consolidating and developing its friendship andcooperation with Vietnam – a partner with an increasingly important role in theAsia-Pacific region.
Both sides expressed their delight at positive growth in thebilateral relations in the fields of politics-diplomacy, trade, investment,development cooperation, education-training, labour-vocational training, andscience-technology.
Germany has been Vietnam’s leading trade partner in theEuropean Union for years, with two-way trade reaching 9 billion USD last year.It is also the fifth biggest EU investor in Vietnam with a total registeredcapital of 1.4 billion USD.
President Steinmeier said that there is great potential forbilateral cooperation, considering a free trade agreement between Vietnam andthe EU is about to be signed and the German House in Ho Chi Minh City will beput into use in the third quarter of 2017.
PM Phuc expressed his hope that Germany will encourage itsbusinesses to intensify investments in Vietnam, especially the fields that ithas strength and Vietnam has demand such as processing, manufacturing, cleanenergy, and food industry.
The PM pledged that Vietnam will create as open andfavourable environment for foreign investors, including those from Germany.
The two leaders agreed to make joint efforts to turn theVietnam-Germany University into a leading training and research establishmentin Vietnam and the region, in order to train internationally-recognisedengineers who can meet Vietnam’s development requirements in the fourthindustrial revolution.
They reached a consensus on boosting technology transfer andcooperation in fields of Germany’s strength such as wind power, informationtechnology and communications, and manufacturing.
Discussing several regional and international issues ofshared concern with Phuc, President Steinmeier affirmed that Germany supportsmaritime freedom in the East Sea, and the settlement of disputes by peacefulmeans on the basis of international law, especially the United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea 1982 and the Declaration on the Conduct ofParties in the East Sea.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany’s Hessen state on the morning of July 5 (local time), beginning his trip to Germany.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a dialogue with leading German businesses operating in various fields such as information-technology, finance, healthcare, agriculture, and hi-tech industry in Berlin in July 6.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Brigitte Zypries said she will encourage German businesses to make more investment in Vietnam while meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 6 as part of his ongoing official visit to Germany.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Source: VNA) 
