Top Vietnamese, Bulgarian legislators inform outcomes of talks to media
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Bulgarian counterpart Rosen Zhelyazkov met the press on September 25 (local time) to announce the outcomes of their successful talks in Sofia.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and his Bulgarian counterpart Rosen Zhelyazkov (Photo: VNA)
Sofia (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Bulgarian counterpart Rosen Zhelyazkov met the press on September 25 (local time) to announce the outcomes of their successful talks in Sofia.
Chairman Hue said the two leaders extensively discussed orientations and measures to consolidate friendship and improve the efficiency of their cooperation via the Party, Government, National Assembly, people-to-people exchange channels.
They agreed to step up collaboration in economy, trade, investment, culture, sci-tech, education and training, labour and people-to-people exchanges, business-to-business and locality-to-locality cooperation.
Hue hailed and thanked the Bulgarian legislature for its recent approval of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) with an absolute majority of votes, just ahead of his visit.
Along with promoting the effectiveness of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), he said the prompt ratification of EVIPA by the parliaments of EU member states will undoubtedly elevate the economic, trade, and investment ties between Vietnam and the EU as a whole, as well as between Vietnam and EU member states to a new level commensurate with the potential and aspirations of both sides.
Following the talks, the two sides signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two legislatures, another MoU between the Office of Vietnamese NA and the Secretariat of the NA of Bulgaria, and other cooperation agreements in the fields of culture, education, tourism, and locality-to-locality exchange.
Hue believed that his visit will be a great success, contributing not only to fostering the relationship between the two legislatures but also lifting the Vietnam-Bulgaria ties to a greater height.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Bulgarian counterpart Rosen Zhelyazkov sign a cooperation agreement between the two legislatures (Photo: VNA)
The two leaders agreed that Vietnam will continue helping Bulgaria access the ASEAN market, while Bulgaria, with its strategic location on the Black Sea, will assist Vietnam in further penetrating the EU and the markets of Balkan countries.
Zhelyazkov, for his part, expressed his desire that the two nations will make the most of advantages that the EVIPA brings.
He said both sides expressed special interest in establishing joint ventures to promote bilateral cooperation, tapping into potential for maritime and port collaboration, tourism and culture, and discussed the roles of Bulgaria in Eastern Europe and Vietnam in ASEAN.
The talks made positive contributions to Vietnam-Bulgaria ties, with numerous potential cooperation areas that could elevate bilateral ties to new heights, driven by mutual trust, stronger people-to-people exchanges, and better efficiency of trade and investment, he said./.
The official visit to Bulgaria by Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue from September 23-26 aims to further strengthen the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries in general and cooperation between the two parliaments in particular.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
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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.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) and his Bulgarian counterpart Rosen Zhelyazkov (Photo: VNA) 
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and his Bulgarian counterpart Rosen Zhelyazkov sign a cooperation agreement between the two legislatures (Photo: VNA) 
