Turkish PM’s visit to Vietnam aims at stronger bilateral ties
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim’s official visit to Vietnam from August 22-28 is a chance for the two countries to seek measures to beef up and deepen the bilateral partnership.
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim (Source: BBC)
Hanoi (VNA)– Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim’s official visit to Vietnam fromAugust 22-28 is a chance for the two countries to seek measures to beef up anddeepen the bilateral partnership in trade, investment, science-technology,transportation, education-training and other fields.
The visit takes placewhen the ties between Vietnam and Turkey are growing soundly, with regular exchangeof delegations and many cooperation agreements signed in trade,science-technology, agriculture and security.
Vietnam and Turkey setup diplomatic relations on June 7, 1978. In February 1997, Turkey establishedits embassy in Hanoi. In October 1999, Vietnam opened a Trade RepresentativeOffice in Istanbul and in July 2002, Vietnam launched its Consulate General,also in Istanbul. The Consulate General was upgraded to an embassy and moved toAnkara, the capital city of Turkey, in October 2003.
Turkey is the leadingtrade partner of Vietnam in the Middle East. Last year, two-way trade reached1.51 billion USD, with Vietnam earning 1.36 billion USD from exports to Turkey.Currently, Turkey firms are running 15 projects worth 704 million USD inVietnam, ranking 26th among foreign investors in the country.
In June 2016, theTurkish Airlines opened an air route connecting Hanoi and Istanbul through HoChi Minh City with seven flights per week. Earlier, the two countries signedagreements on aviation, maritime transportation and double tax avoidance.
At the seventh meetingof the Vietnam-Turkey Joint Committee on economic and trade cooperation inHanoi on July this year, the two sides agreed to support each other atinternational and regional forums, while strengthening the exchange ofdelegations at all levels and expanding foreign relations activities to raisetrade revenue to 4 billion USD in 2020.
The two sides alsoconcurred to strengthen cooperation to support small and medium-sizedenterprises, and foster affiliation in investment, customs, quality standards,energy, food processing, construction and machinery.-VNA
Turkish businesses want to boost export to Vietnam, which posts high and stable economic growth and is also a gateway for other countries to access the common market in the ASEAN Economic Community, according to the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly.
Vietnam and Turkey agreed to strive for a two-way trade of 4 billion USD by 2020 during the seventh meeting of the Vietnam-Turkey Joint Committee in Hanoi on July 13.
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.
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.
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim (Source: BBC)
