State leader’s Vatican visit to open up prospects for bilateral ties: official
President Vo Van Thuong’s visit to the Vatican on July 27 will help open up new prospects for bilateral relations in the coming time, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong’s visit to the Vatican on July27 will help open up new prospects for bilateral relations in the coming time,according to Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang.
This is the first high-level contact move between the two sidesin the past seven years, and a very important event for them to discussmeasures to promote bilateral relations as well as Catholic activities inVietnam.
Hang said that the Vietnam - Vatican relations have seenpositive progress over the past time. The two sides have maintained high-level contact, as wellas effectively implemented the Joint Working Group mechanism. Since 2011, thepermanent representative of the Holy See has been active in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese State has followed a consistent policy ofrespecting and ensuring the freedom of belief and religion, creating favourableconditions for religious activities in general and Catholic activities inparticular.
On the Vatican side, Pope Benedict XVI issued instructionsand messages directing Vietnamese Catholic dignitaries and followers toaccompany the nation, become good citizens and contribute tothe country./.
President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse will pay an official visit to Austria, a State visit to Italy and a visit to the Vatican from July 23-28, at the invitations of President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen, President of Italy Sergio Mattarella and Pope Francis.
President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse left Hanoi on July 23 morning for an official visit to Austria, a State visit to Italy and a visit to the Vatican.
President Vo Van Thuong and his wife and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Vienna on July 25 afternoon (local time), ending their official visit to Austria that took place from July 23-25.
State President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse arrived in Rome on July 25 evening (Vietnam time) for a State visit to Italy and a visit to the Vatican, made at invitations of President of Italy Sergio Mattarella and Pope Francis.
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.
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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.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) 
