State leader welcomes President of Côte d’Ivoire's National Assembly
President Vo Van Thuong on June 14 received President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly Adama Bictogo, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from June 13-16.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly Adama Bictogo (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong on June 14received President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly Adama Bictogo, who is onan official visit to Vietnam from June 13-16.
President Thuong told his guest that Vietnam attaches importance to promoting its friendship and cooperation with African friends, of which Côte d’Ivoire is identified as one of its important partners.
Highlighting positive progress in the bilateral relations, particularly in politics-diplomacy and economy, theState leader held that there remains large room for the two nations to further develop their cooperative ties.
He recommended the two sides to increase delegation exchanges and high-level meetings; further closely coordinate and actively support eachother at multilateral forums; and prioritise the promotion of economiccooperation to make it commensurate with their sound political ties and significant potential.
The growing ties of the two parliaments have created favourable conditions for economic collaboration, President Thuong said, lauding theoutcomes of Bictogo’s talks with Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue and meetings with other leaders.
For his part, Bictogo said Vietnam and Côte d’Ivoire, which share similarities in economic development, should work more closely togetherand create a safe, favourable and trustworthy business climate given difficultiesand challenges brought about by global issues.
Côte d’Ivoire welcomes Vietnamese firms to study itsmarket for cooperation and investment opportunities, particularly in processingtechnology and exports, the top legislator affirmed.
Both host and guest expressed their belief that the signingand implementation of a memorandum of understanding between the two parliamentswill help deepen the two nations’ friendship and multifaceted collaboration in thetime to come.
They agreed to further beef up bilateral trade ties in a sustainable andbalanced manner, and create conditions for the two sides’ expansion of exports toeach other's market as well as to those in ASEAN and Africa.
The two leaders alsoaffirmed that priority should be given to promoting and expanding cooperation inthe fields of agriculture and investment./.
The official visit to Vietnam from June 13-16 by President of Côte d’Ivoire's National Assembly Adama Bictogo will mark a new development for the two countries’ relations.
President of Côte d’Ivoire's National Assembly Adama Bictogo arrived in Hanoi on June 13 afternoon, beginning his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
The official visit to Vietnam from June 13-16 by President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly Adama Bictogo will mark a new period of development for the two countries’ relations.
Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has expressed belief that the ongoing visit by President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly Adama Bictogo from June 13-16 will contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two countries and the two legislatures in particular.
Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting its friendship and cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire and considers Côte d’Ivoire as one of its important partners in Africa, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
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.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly Adama Bictogo (Photo: VNA) 
