South Africa considers Vietnam one of leading partners in S.E Asia
South Africa considers Vietnam one of leading partners in Southeast Asia and continues exerting efforts to promote the bilateral ties to a new high in the coming time.
Ambassador Vu Van Dung and Deputy Foreign Minister of South Africa Candith Mashego-Dlamini pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) – South Africa considers Vietnam one of leadingpartners in Southeast Asia and continues exerting efforts to promote thebilateral ties to a new high in the coming time.
The statement was made by Deputy Foreign Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini at areception on January 27 for outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa VuVan Dung who came to bid farewell to the ministry’s leaders.
The Deputy FM said that South Africa attaches importance to developing tieswith Vietnam, and stands ready with Vietnam to effectively implement commonperceptions of the countries’ senior leaders, while expanding and deepeningcooperation in economy, trade, investment, tourism, science-technology, cultureand education, and increasing people-to-people exchange.
Deputy FM Dlamini said there is huge potential for cooperation between the twocountries, especially in trade, investment and tourism. She expressed herbelief that Ambassador Dung continues making contributions to boosting relations between SouthAfrica and Vietnam.
Ambassador Dung proposed the two countries continue strengthening cooperationat multilateral forums as they are undertaking the role of non-permanent membersof the United Nations Security Council in 2020. Besides, South Africa is theChair of the African Union (AU) and Vietnam serves as the Chair of ASEAN thisyear.
He affirmed Vietnam places importance to increasing ties with South Africa –the only nation in Africa that Vietnam has set up the partnership forcooperation and development./.
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The Vietnam – South African joint trade sub-committee convened the fourth session in Hanoi on October 16 to seek ways to bolster bilateral economic and trade partnerships.
Vietnam is one of the promising strategic markets for South African businesses, heard the Vietnam-South Africa business conference in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking Government delegation of Vietnam paid a working visit to South Africa from November 3-5, as part of their trip to Africa.
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.
Ambassador Vu Van Dung and Deputy Foreign Minister of South Africa Candith Mashego-Dlamini pose for a group photo (Photo: VNA) 
