Vietnam asks for New Zealand support in judicial personnel training
Vietnam hopes for New Zealand’s cooperation and support in training personnel and enhancing capacity for judicial officials to meet international integration requirements.
Deputy Minister of Justice Le Tien Chau (second, left) and New Zealand Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson (third, left) in Wellington (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in New Zealand)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam hopes for New Zealand’s cooperation and support in training personneland enhancing capacity for judicial officials to meetinternational integration requirements, said Deputy Minister of Justice Le TienChau.
At a meetingwith Attorney-General of New Zealand Christopher Finlayson in Wellington on April24, Chau held that strengthening legal and judicial cooperation between the twocountries will contribute to deepening the bilateral comprehensive partnershiptowards a strategic partnership.
He notedthat since Vietnam and New Zealand set up their diplomatic ties in 1975, thetwo countries have enjoyed fruitful cooperation in various fields such aspolitics, security-defence, trade, education-training, agriculture andpeople-to-people connections.
Two-waytrade increased 150 percent since 2009 to 1.15 billion NZD (nearly 800 millionUSD) in 2016.
However,judicial and legal training collaboration have stayed limited, as Vietnam hasonly received scholarships from New Zealand through English language trainingprogrammes for public servants and senior leaders, he said.
SharingChau’s opinions, Finlayson stressed the need for stronger bilateral legal andjudicial ties, adding that cooperation activities in the field should startfrom legal training.
As bilateraltrade partnership is flourishing, the two countries should consider the signingof a legal assistance deal to build a coordination mechanism in settling tradedisputes in a rapid and effective manner, he said.
Speaking atthe event, Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen Viet Dung affirmed that theVietnamese Embassy is ready to act as a bridge for the establishment andenhancement of legal and judicial partnership between the two countries’justiceministries, with priority given to collaboration programmes in personneltraining, including those between the Hanoi Law University and legal training institutesof New Zealand.
Asscheduled, the Vietnamese delegation is visiting Hamilton city on April 25 andwork with leaders of Waikato University, one of the leading universities in NewZealand.-VNA
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh hailed efforts made by Vietnam and New Zealand in developing their comprehensive partnership steadily towards a future strategic partnership.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and visiting Foreign Minister of New Zealand Murray McCully have agreed to continue fostering development momentum to lift the bilateral relations to a higher level during their talks in Hanoi on April 24.
President Tran Dai Quang called on New Zealand to join the economic development in Vietnam via increasing trade and investment during his reception for New Zealand Foreign Minister Muray McCully in Hanoi on April 25.
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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.
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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).
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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.
Deputy Minister of Justice Le Tien Chau (second, left) and New Zealand Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson (third, left) in Wellington (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in New Zealand)
