Prime Minister’s official Malaysia visit to lift all-round links
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Kuala Lumpur on August 7, beginning his two-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Najib Rajak.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Source: VNA)
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Kuala Lumpur on August 7, beginning his two-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Najib Rajak.
The visit aims to promote and deepen bilateral comprehensive cooperation, especially in trade, labour, energy, agriculture, education, sci-technology, tourism and defence-security.
The Vietnamese and Malaysian leaders will also take the occasion to compare notes on common concerns.
Vietnam and Malaysia set up diplomatic ties in 1973 and signed a joint statement on the comprehensive cooperation framework in the 21st century in 2004. The bilateral relationship has continually developed in various fields including politics, economy, defence and security.
Their high-ranking leaders have exchanged a number of visits, especially President Truong Tan Sang’s Malaysia visit in September 2011 and the Malaysian King’s visit to Vietnam in March 2009.
Malaysia is now one of Vietnam’s ten largest trade partners with stable trade growth every year, hitting nearly 3.1 billion USD in the first five months of this year.
By April 2015, Malaysia was operating nearly 500 projects worth 11 billion USD in Vietnam, ranking eighth among countries and territories investing in the country. Meanwhile Vietnam has 11 valid projects in Malaysia with a combined capital of over 800 million USD, focusing on oil and gas exploitation.
Connections in other fields between the two nations have also seen strong development and brought about fruitful achievements.
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A Vietnamese delegation will participate in the three-day communications expo KL Converge at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in the Malaysian capital from August 27-29.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s upcoming trip to Malaysia and Singapore is expected to give a new boost to the friendship and thriving cooperation between Vietnam and the two ASEAN fellow countries.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his spouse left Hanoi on August 7 for a two-day official visit to Malaysia and a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s Independence Day on August 9.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Source: VNA)
