Spain treasures comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam: official
A Spanish official affirmed that the European country attaches importance to comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam while addressing a ceremony held in Madrid by the Vietnamese Embassy on October 3.
Hanoi (VNA)꧋ – A Spanishofficial affirmed that the European country attaches importance to comprehensivecooperation with Vietnam while addressing a ceremony held in Madrid by theVietnamese Embassy on October 3.
The event celebrated the 77th National Day of Vietnam (September 2) and the 45th anniversary ofthe two countries’ diplomatic ties.
In his remarks, Vietnamese AmbassadorHoang Xuan Hai emphasised the significance of the date September 2, 1945, thatmarked the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the SocialistRepublic of Vietnam), along with brilliant milestones over the last 77 years,especially the country’s outstanding achievements in reform, internationalintegration, and national development since 1986.
He noted the year 2022 holds specialimportance to Vietnam - Spain relations as they mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties and 13 years since the establishment of the strategicpartnership.
Highlighting the strides in bilateralrelations, he said Spain was the first EU member to set up a strategicpartnership with Vietnam, in December 2009. The two sides have organised manymutual high-ranking visits and signed cooperation agreements in variousspheres.
Their trade surged from nearly 1.2billion USD in 2009 to over 3 billion VND annually in recent years. It stood at2.46 billion USD in the first eight months of 2022. Spain is investing nearly141 million USD in more than 80 projects in Vietnam.
Spain has also provided concessional loansand commercial credit for Vietnam to develop the economy, Hai noted.
However, he held that bilateral cooperationhas yet to live up to the strategic partnership as well as the two countries’potential and aspirations.
The ambassador added he hopes thatVietnamese and Spanish enterprises will capitalise on the EU - Vietnam FreeTrade Agreement (EVFTA), which already came into force, and the EU - Vietnam InvestmentProtection Agreement (EVIPA) that was ratified by the Spanish parliament, tostrongly promote economic, trade, and investment links.
For her part, Xiana Margarida Méndez Bértolo,Spanish Secretary of State for Trade, congratulated Vietnam on its impressiveachievements over the last 77 years and described the country as a good examplefor other countries to refer to.
She said Vietnam is a leading ASEANpartner of her country, and that Spain attaches importance to the reinforcementof all-round cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.
The official expressed her hope that thestrategic partnership will continue developing intensively and extensively inthe coming time.
Also onOctober 3, the Vietnamese Embassy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,the Vietnam National Academy of Music, and the Madrid Royal Conservatory held aconcert in celebration of Vietnam’s 77th National Day and the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties./.
Vietnam and Spain are standing a good chance to further develop ties, given that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect from August and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVPIA) has already ratified by Vietnam and is pending ratification in the EU, Vietnamese Ambassador to Spain Hoang Xuan Hai has said.
GS Inima Environment, the water treatment subsidiary of Spain-based GS Engineering and Construction Corp. (GS E&C), has acquired a 30 percent stake of Phu My Vinh Construction & Investment JSC (PMV) – an industrial water supplier in the Vietnam's southern province of Long An.
Can Tho city wishes to receive financial support for the implementation of urban planning from Spain and its experience to help it develop a smart city as well as fully exploiting cultural and architectural values of Can Tho river banks, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien has said.
The Spanish government and enterprises will accompany Vietnam in accelerating energy transition and expanding bilateral cooperation in other areas, according to Ambassador of Spain to Vietnam Pilar Méndez Jiménez.
The Spanish Embassy in Vietnam has released a notice affirming that from August 8, it accepts visa applications of holders of the Vietnamese new passports again, requesting applicants to submit their valid ID cards together with the passports.
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.
