At the inauguration ceremony for the new plaque of Ho Chi Minh Avenue. (Photo: VNA)
Maputo (VNA) – Vietnam and Mozambiquehave agreed to share experience in capital city building towards innovation andmodernity, and in urban management.
The consensus was reached at a meeting between Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and leaders of Mozambique’s Maputo capital city onSeptember 11, as part of the Vietnamese official’s visit to the African nation.
Xuan said Maputo is home to the biggest number ofVietnamese in Mozambique, housing the headquarters of Movitel - a joint venture betweenVietnam's Viettel Group and Mozambique's SPI company, and a typical project foreconomic cooperation between the two countries.
President of the Municipal Council of Maputo EneasComiche expressed his hope that Maputo and Hanoi and other localities of Vietnamwill strengthen cooperation in potential areas, contributing to deepening thebilateral relationship.
The two sides concurred to step up delegationexchanges, making the relationship more intensive, extensive, substantive andeffective.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (left) and President of the Municipal Council of Maputo Eneas Comiche. (Photo: VNA)
Xuan suggested Maputo and Vietnamese localities enhancethe exchange of information on cooperation opportunities in trade,investment, tourism, culture, education-training and people-to-peoplediplomacy.
Following the meeting, Xuan and Comiche attended aninauguration ceremony for the new plaque of Ho Chi Minh Avenue which was namedby Samora Machel, the first President of Mozambique, in 1977.
The naming demonstrates therespect for Vietnam’s late leader as well as the solidarity,friendship, loyalty and close ties between people of the two countries, Xuannoted.
Vietnam and Mozambique have agreed to share experience in capital city building towards innovation and modernity, and in urban management.
Comiche highlighted joint efforts by the two sidesin the work, saying the inauguration willencourage the two countries’ people, especially young generations, to preserve andpromote the good friendship, and foster cooperation in the time ahead.
Later the same day, Xuan visited the headquarters ofMovitel, which officially launched its services in Mozambique in May 2012 andbecame the third mobile network operator in the country with 13 branches in 11provinces and 157 districts./.
The 4th meeting of the Vietnam – Mozambique Intergovernmental Committee on Economic, Culture and Scientific-Technological Cooperation, took place in Maputo capital city of Mozambique on May 30, under the co-chair of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Quoc Tri and Mozambican Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Manuel José Gonçalves.
As one of the three telecom and mobile service providers in Mozambique, Movitel - a joint venture between Vietnam's Viettel Group and Mozambique's SPI company - has made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the host country, becoming a bright spot in the cooperative relationship between the two nations.
Vietnam and Mozambique can continue to explore and expand their relations in both traditional and new areas of Vietnam's strengths and Mozambique's interest, Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Pham Hoang Kim told the media ahead of a coming visit to the country by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.
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.
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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.
At the inauguration ceremony for the new plaque of Ho Chi Minh Avenue. (Photo: VNA) 
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (left) and President of the Municipal Council of Maputo Eneas Comiche. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnam and Mozambique have agreed to share experience in capital city building towards innovation and modernity, and in urban management. 
