Vietnam boosts cooperation with Netherlands, African countries
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh had bilateral meetings with the Dutch Prime Minister, and Foreign Ministers of Sierra Leon, Guinea-Bissau and Malawi in New York on September 23 on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 77th United Nations General Assembly.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Dutch PM Mark Rutte. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) - Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minhhad bilateral meetings with the Dutch Prime Minister, and Foreign Ministers of SierraLeon, Guinea-Bissau and Malawi in New York on September 23 on the sidelines ofthe high-level week of the 77th United Nations General Assembly.
During Minh’s meeting with Dutch PM Mark Rutte, the twosides said that they treasure and give priority to the development ofthe Vietnam - Netherlands Comprehensive Partnership. They agreed to step up theexchange of high-level delegations, and resume bilateral cooperation mechanismsinterrupted by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minh thanked the Netherlands for donating one million dosesof vaccines and medical equipment and supplies to help Vietnam overcome thedifficult period caused by the pandemic. He suggested the Netherlands soonratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and work together with Vietnam to effectively implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), in orderto further strengthen trade and investment cooperation between the twocountries.
Rutte affirmed that Dutch relevant agencies willclosely coordinate with the Vietnamese side to organise activities to celebratethe 50th founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations in2023.
During his meeting with Sierra Leonean Foreign MinisterDavid Francis, Minh proposed the two sides closely coordinate and implement measuresto promote the agreements reached by their senior leaders during the SierraLeonean President's visit to Vietnam in March 2022, strengthen cooperation in agricultureand mining, and boost trade and investment as well as cooperation atmultilateral forums.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh meets with Guinea-Bissau Foreign Minister Suzi Carla Barbosa. (Photo: VNA)
Meeting Guinea-Bissau Foreign Minister Suzi Carla Barbosa,the Deputy PM affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to itsfriendship and multi-faceted cooperation with African friend nations, includingGuinea-Bissau.
The two sides agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in economy,trade and agriculture; and further promote the role of the Guinea-Bissau HonoraryConsul in Vietnam to promote bilateral cooperation, especially in economy. Minh proposed Guinea-Bissau support Vietnam’s candidacy for a seat in the UN Human RightsCouncil for the 2023-2025 term.
Receiving Malawi Foreign Minister Nency Tembo, Minhsuggested the two sides soon sign a Joint Communiqué on the establishment of bilateraldiplomatic relations. Minh thanked for Malawi's support and expressed his hope to workwith Malawi to promote cooperation between Vietnam and African countries.
Both sides showed their belief that finepolitical-diplomatic relations will lay a foundation for the development of economic and trade ties in the coming time./.
The Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and Vietnamese trade offices in Africa will jointly organise a session to give consultations to domestic businesses on exporting coffee to the African market.
A consulting session on exporting spices to the Middle East and Africa will be organised by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) on July 27 to help Vietnamese producers seek partners and business opportunities in these markets.
The Vietnam-Netherlands Sustainable Aquaculture Business Forum 2022 took place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 7, aiming to create a business platform for trade and investment promotion between the two countries and facilitate knowledge exchange and technology transfer to develop a sustainable aquaculture industry in Vietnam.
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.
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.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Dutch PM Mark Rutte. (Photo: VNA) 
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh meets with Guinea-Bissau Foreign Minister Suzi Carla Barbosa. (Photo: VNA) 
