Türkiye considers Vietnam top priority economic partner in Asia-Pacific: Minister
Vietnam is Türkiye’s top priority economic partner in the Asia-Pacific, affirmed Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat at his meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Ankara on November 29.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat at their meeting in Ankara on November 29. (Photo: VNA)
Ankara (VNA) – Vietnam is Türkiye’s toppriority economic partner in the Asia-Pacific, affirmed Turkish Ministerof Trade Omer Bolat at his meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Ankaraon November 29.
Chinh, who is on an official visit to the country, proposedthe Turkish ministry and the minister himself continue to coordinate with relevant departments and sectors of both countries to promote a number of specificmeasures, which include studying the early initiation of negotiations for theVietnam- Türkiye free trade agreement at an appropriate time.
Suggesting the organisation of the 8th meeting of the countries’inter-governmental committee in Ankara in 2024, he emphasised a need to step uptrade promotion and investment activities between Vietnamese and Turkish enterprisesand localities. It is also necessary to open up markets, create conditions foreach country's strong export products to penetrate each other's markets, andlift anti-dumping measures for their goods and services.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)
For his part, Bolat said the PM’s visit to Türkiye this timeis a significant milestone in the celebration of the nations’ 45-yeardiplomatic relations and will boost effective economic cooperation between the sides.
The minister noted following the initial success of their investmentprojects, more and more Turkish corporations and businesses are interested inthe Vietnamese market. This is especially true in Türkiye’s strong areas likeconstruction, industrial manufacturing, and consumer goods.
Bolat also informed his guest of a plan to send a Turkishbusiness delegation to Vietnam next year./.
2023 marks 45 years since Vietnam and Türkiye established diplomatic relations. Sharing similarities in history and with long and rich cultural traditions, the two countries have been promoting the growing relationship in numerous fields.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and the Vietnamese delegation arrived at Esenboga International Airport in Ankara on November 28 evening (local time), beginning an official visit to Türkiye from November 29-30.
The visit of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Türkiye will generate a fresh momentum, providing both countries with an opportunity to assess and further advance bilateral relations across various sectors, Turkish Ambassador Haldun Tekneci told the Vietnam News Agency.
Both Vietnam and Türkiye pin high hope on Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit that it will create a new impetus for bilateral relations to grow more strongly and comprehensively, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Türkiye Do Son Hai.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat at their meeting in Ankara on November 29. (Photo: VNA) 
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
