Similarities, common interests help develop Malta-Vietnam relations: Ambassador
Despite their geographical distance, over the past years, Malta and Vietnam have identified similarities and common interests, helping them cooperate in many fields for the benefit of the two peoples, Malta Ambassador to Vietnam John Busuttil has told the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (January 14).
Hanoi (VNA) - Despite their geographical distance, over the past years,Malta and Vietnam have identified similarities and common interests, helping themcooperate in many fields for the benefit of the two peoples, Malta Ambassadorto Vietnam John Busuttil has told the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomaticties (January 14).
Busuttil said that the 50thanniversary is a truly remarkable milestone and an opportunity for the twocountries to look back on the achievements of the past five decades to better outline a roadmap for their promising friendship for the coming decades.
Regarding bilateral cooperation, Malta and Vietnam have signed agreements ontrade, economics, finance and science, he said, adding that Malta is always willingto explore new and diverse areas of cooperation with Vietnam to develop mutualrespect and understanding and common cohesion.
The two countries have developed a sharedcommitment to pursuing peace and prosperity, with their participation in theUnited Nations affirming these goals, highlighting their dynamism andflexibility as members of the international community, and making them moreresilient in the face of global challenges.
Regarding priorities in Malta'srelationship with Vietnam, the diplomat said that at the bilateral level, Maltawants to further explore opportunities for trade cooperation with Vietnam - oneof the fastest growing economies in the world. The consistent growth, and the flexibilityand know-how in the manufacturing sector make Vietnam an attractive partner andMalta is increasingly aware of the commercial potential of this relationship.
In addition, Malta also sees manyopportunities for collaboration in the fields of education and advancedmanufacturing, he said, adding that his country can provide Vietnam withsupport in teaching English as a foreign language and in specific fieldssuch as international maritime law.
To enhance the bilateral ties, this year, Malta plans to organise severalevents in Vietnam on the occasion of the European country’s Independence Day inSeptember, said the ambassador./.
A cultural event entitled “Rendezvous with Vietnam in Malta” was held recently in Valletta city, Malta, on the occasion of the 77th National Day of Vietnam (September 2).
The Vietnam-Malta ties have experienced positive developments since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy and Malta Duong Hai Hung has affirmed.
President Vo Van Thuong on January 14 sent his greetings to his Maltese counterpart George Vella on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Malta diplomatic relationship (January 14, 1974 - January 14, 2024).
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Vietnam’s attendance reaffirms its consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, and comprehensive, intensive, extensive and effective international integration.
Cheng stressed that this is third time PM Chinh has attended the meeting and he is among the few senior government officials participating in this year's event, which is considered as a rare and commendable gesture.
The fact that the Vietnamese PM has been invited to attend and speak at this important event for three consecutive years reflects the WEF as well as the international business community's recognition and high regard for Vietnam's position, role, and contributions to global and regional economic growth.
This new era marks a crucial phase in which the country must strive with determination to fulfil its strategic objectives, achieving breakthrough development at new levels of sophistication, quality, and global standing, laying the foundation for further growth. Era after era forms a continuous history of development, ascending steadily from one level to the next.
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
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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.
Vietnamese and Malta flags (Photo: Internet) 
