Turkish Prime Minister wraps up official visit to Vietnam
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim left Hanoi on August 24 afternoon, concluding his three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc shakes hands with his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim at the Vietnam-Turkey Business Forum (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Turkish Prime MinisterBinali Yildirim left Hanoi on August 24 afternoon, concluding his three-dayofficial visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
🎃 During his trip, PM Yildirim held talks with PMPhuc, met with National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and attendedthe Vietnam-Turkey Business Forum.
The Turkish PM also laid a wreath at the Heroic MartyrsMonument, paid homage to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum, andcalled at the Temple of Literature and the Ethnology Museum.
At the meetings, the Vietnamese and Turkishleaders agreed to increase the exchange of delegations at all levels andencourage cooperation between ministries, sectors and localities of the twocountries.
PM Yildirim affirmed Turkey’s support forVietnam’s efforts to maintain stability in the region in general and the EastSea in particular.
He advocated the standpoints of Vietnam andother ASEAN member countries to settle disputes in the East Sea through peacefulmeasures and dialogues in line with international law.
Vietnam and Turkey pledged to raise two-waytrade to 4 billion USD by 2020 through trade and investment promotion activities.
They agreed to strengthen coordination intransport, particularly in navigation, shipbuilding, crew member training, andencourage cooperation between their airlines such as Turkish Airline andVietnam Airlines, in addition to cooperation in science-technology,culture-education, security-defence, and people-to-people exchanges.
In 2018, the two countries will jointly organiseactivities to celebrate the 40th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Vietnam proposed Turkey soon recognise itsmarket economy and remove unreasonable taxes on Vietnamese exports such asfootwear, fibre, conveyor belt, air conditioners, and mobile phones.
🎃 The two PMs witnessed the signing of anagreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and Turkey’s Ministry ofCustoms and Trade on administration cooperation and assistance in customs; aMemorandum of Understanding between Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning andInvestment and Turkey’s Ministry of Economy on partnership in developing exportprocessing and special economic zones; and a plan to implement cooperationbetween Vietnam’s Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality, andTurkey’s Standards Institution in 2017-2018.-VNA
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.
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, who is in an official visit to Vietnam from August 22-24 at the invitation of PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, has granted the Vietnam News Agency an interview.
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The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc shakes hands with his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim at the Vietnam-Turkey Business Forum (Photo: VNA)
