Vietnam, Azerbaijan holds second inter-governmental committee meeting
Vietnam and Azerbaijan agreed to maintain meetings of their Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic-Commercial and Scientific-Technological Cooperation to bolster bilateral collaboration.
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh (L) and Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Vietnam and Azerbaijan agreed to maintain meetings oftheir Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic-Commercial andScientific-Technological Cooperation to bolster bilateral collaboration.
The agreement was made at the second meeting of the cooperation mechanism heldin Baku, Azerbaijan on June 20. The event was attended by Minister of Industryand Trade Tran Tuan Anh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ngo Duc Manh andrepresentatives from relevant ministries and sectors, and Azerbaijani EnergyMinister Parviz Shahbazov and representatives from relevant agencies.
At the meeting, both sides noted the need to enhance delegation exchanges tobolster mutual understanding and promote economic-trade development.
Besides boosting trade, the two countries should study collaboration in thefields of energy and oil, focusing on support for the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group(PetroVietnam)’s partners in Azerbaijan, they noted.
During his stay in Azerbaijan, Minister Anh met with Azerbaijani Prime MinisterNovruz Mamedov, during which the latter expressed his wish to step up ties withVietnam.
Vietnam and Azerbaijan established diplomatic relations in 1992. Statisticsfrom the General Department of Vietnam Customs showed that two-way trade in2017 reached 251.75 million USD, of which Vietnam exported nearly 1.3 millionUSD worth of products and spent 250.45 million USD purchasing Azerbaijaniproducts.
Vietnam’s key shipments to Azerbaijan include telephones, spare parts, andcomputer products. The country imports crude oil and oil products from theEuropean country.
Azerbaijan’s economy heavily relies on oil and gas production, oil refineries,chemicals, manufacturing, mining and the food industry. In recent years, thecountry has enjoyed robust economic growth despite regional and globalinstability. Last year, Azerbaijan’s GDP stood at 41.2 billion USD and theincome per capita was 4,200 USD.-VNA
Vietnam always attaches importance to strengthening the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Azerbaijan, said Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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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.
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.
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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.
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh (L) and Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
