Slovakia considers Vietnam a key partner in Asia-Pacific
Deputy Minister Estok underscored Slovakia’s recognition of Vietnam’s international role and praised bilateral coordination in supporting each other’s candidacies for international organisations.
Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Truong Giang (L) and Solvakia's First Deputy Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Marek Estok (Photo: VNA)
Prague (VNA)♎ – Vietnam is regarded as one of Slovakia’s leading partners in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in Southeast Asia, First Deputy Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Marek Estok affirmed during a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Truong Giang in Bratislava on February 27.
Deputy Minister Estok underscored Slovakia’s recognition of Vietnam’s international role and praised bilateral coordination in supporting each other’s candidacies for international organisations. To further enhance economic ties, Slovakia plans to increase the number of economic attachés at its embassy in Vietnam.
He commended the Vietnamese community in Slovakia, which has been officially recognised as the country’s 14th ethnic minority group, highlighting their contributions to Slovakia’s socio-economic development. Slovakia aims to deepen bilateral relations and ultimately elevate ties to a strategic partnership.
Ambassador Giang expressed appreciation for Slovakia’s support and reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with central and eastern European countries, including Slovakia.
He noted that 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations and called for increased high-level exchanges and practical initiatives in trade, education, science, technology, and cultural exchange.
The ambassador thanked the Slovak government for its recognition of the Vietnamese community and urged continued support for their integration and contributions.
Additionally, he requested Slovakia to expedite work permit renewals for Vietnamese workers and streamline visa procedures for new workers.
Deputy Minister Estok acknowledged these concerns and noted that Slovakia had issued over 10,000 residence permits to Vietnamese nationals in 2024, making them the third-largest foreign community after Ukrainians and Serbians in the country.
He pledged to instruct relevant authorities to coordinate with the Vietnamese Embassy on consular matters./.
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Vietnam always attaches importance to developing good cooperation relations with Slovenia – an important partner of Vietnam in Central and Eastern Europe, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang told Slovenian State Secretary for Foreign and European Affairs Sanja Stiglic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
