State President meets President of Federal Council of Austria
Vietnam always values the strengthening of ties with Austria, its important and reliable partner in Europe, State President Vo Van Thuong told President of the Federal Council of Austria Claudia Arpa during a meeting in Vienna on July 24.
President Vo Van Thuong (L) and President of the Federal Council of Austria Claudia Arpa (Photo: VNA)
Vienna (VNA) – Vietnamalways values the strengthening of ties with Austria, its important andreliable partner in Europe, State President Vo Van Thuong told President of theFederal Council of Austria Claudia Arpa during a meeting in Vienna on July 24.
The leader thanked theFederal Council for providing support to Vietnam in socio-economic developmentand global integration, particularly during the difficult period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In order to reinforce inter-parliamentarycooperation, he suggested that both sides should facilitate the exchange of delegations at alllevels to increase political trust, create favourable conditions for bilateralties, and work closely together at global and regional inter-parliamentaryforums.
Vietnam isready to act as a bridge to step up cooperation between the Austrian Parliamentand the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, he said.
Arpa, for her part, committedher support to further bolster bilateral ties, especially in climate changeresponse, renewable energy and vocational training.
She spokehighly of Vietnam's active and responsible role at global and regional inter-parliamentaryforums, especially National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s attendance atthe World Conference of Speakers of Parliament hosted by Austria in September2021.
The hostwished that Vietnam would serve as a bridge to boost ties between the AustrianParliament and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.
Both sidespledged to continue close coordination and mutual support at multilateral forumsand international organisations such as the United Nations, the Asia-EuropeMeeting (ASEM), the ASEAN-EU framework, as well as the Inter-Parliamentary Union andthe Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership Meeting,for the sake of peace,cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Theyexpressed belief that cooperative ties between the Vietnamese NA and theAustrian Parliament will grow further in the future, thus making positivecontributions to traditional friendship and all-around cooperation betweenVietnam and Austria.
Accepting theVietnamese NA’s invitation, Arpa pledged to a send a delegation to theninth Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Vietnam in September./.
On the occasion of President Vo Van Thuong's official visit to Austria, Dr. Patrick Horvath, secretary general of Vienna-based think tank Foundation for Scientific Economic Policy (WIWIPOL) and a volunteer in Austrian cultural exchange and integration organisation “Asia in Vienna,” has written an article suggesting a three-fold economic policy strategy between Vietnam and Austria.
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen chaired an official welcome ceremony for President Vo Van Thuong of Vietnam at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna on July 24 morning.
Austrian capital Vienna, with its strengths in tourism, culture, urban management, environmental protection, heritage conservation and restoration, can cooperate with Hanoi and other Vietnamese localities to carry out specific joint activities, thus promoting the overall bilateral relationship, said President Vo Van Thuong on July 24.
President Vo Van Thuong and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen presided over a joint press conference in Vienna on July 24, announcing the results of their talks and agreeing on orientations and measures to further promote and deepen the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between the two nations.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
President Vo Van Thuong (L) and President of the Federal Council of Austria Claudia Arpa (Photo: VNA) 
