Vietnam boosts defence partnership with UK, Israel, South Africa
Deputy Defence Minister Seninor Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh hosted a reception for UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever in Hanoi on May 28, during which he highlighted major strides in bilateral defence cooperation.
Deputy Defence Minister Seninor Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh (R) receives UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever (Source: //soha.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Defence MinisterSeninor Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh hosted a reception for UK Ambassadorto Vietnam Giles Lever in Hanoi on May 28, during which he highlighted majorstrides in bilateral defence cooperation.
The two countries have shared experience in UNpeacekeeping activities and provided training for naval forces and marinepolice, Vinh said.
He noted that defence relations between Vietnamand the UK have grown on par with their strategic partnership.
He hoped bilateral defence cooperation willthrive further through high-level delegation exchanges and deputy ministerialdefence policy dialogue.
The officer expected the two sides to worktogether to promote marine security, exchange experience in implementing the UNpeacekeeping operations and support each other at multilateral forums.
The same day, Deputy Defence Minister Vinhreceived Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar, who described defencerelations as an important factor to enhance bilateral rapport.
Deputy Defence Minister Vinh (R) receives Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar (Source: //soha.vn)
He pledged to do his utmost to increase mutualunderstanding and friendly cooperation between the two countries’ armies.
The host highlighted encouraging outcomes in thedefence partnership between Vietnam and Israel over the years and suggested thetwo sides exchange more in education-training, search and rescue efforts anddefence industry.
Also on May 28, Major General Ngo Minh Tien,Deputy chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, welcomed RearAdmiral Mokgadi Alpheus Maphoto, Provost Marshal General of the South AfricanNational Defence Force.
Mokgadi Alpheus Maphoto informed the host aboutthe positive outcomes of his earlier working session with the Department ofCriminal Investigation under the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam.
Major General Tien called on the two countries’armies to continue with deputy ministerial defence policy dialogue, delegationexchanges and joint projects in defence industry, logistics and medicalmilitary.
This will help reinforce the bilateral defencepartnership in line with the sound relations between Vietnam and South Africa,he added.-VNA
Plans to strengthen cooperation between Vietnam and Israel were discussed at the second meeting of the Vietnam-Israel Intergovernmental Committee for Economics, Science and Technology in Tel Aviv, Israel from July 24-26.
Vietnam and Israel have agreed to strengthen their cooperation during the second meeting of the Vietnam-Israel inter-governmental committee for cooperation in economy, science, technology and other areas.
The UK always considers Vietnam as its important and potential trade partner and wants to expand multifaceted cooperation with the Southeast Asian nation.
The UK Embassy in Vietnam and the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training held a seminar on the two countries’ cooperation in occupational skills education and training on Jan. 17 in Hanoi.
Vietnam and South Africa hold huge potential for boosting cooperation in many fields, including bringing bilateral trade turnover to two billion USD a year, said an official of the VCCI.
Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 8 for Director of Israel’s Defence Export and Cooperation Agency Mishel Ben Baruch, who is on a working visit to Vietnam to seek ways to strengthen bilateral defence ties.
Director of the General Department of Vietnam Customs Nguyen Van Can and UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever have agreed to strengthen the Vietnam-UK customs partnership through the signing of a letter of intent on possibilities of cooperation, heading to a governmental-level deal in the field.
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.
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.
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.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
Deputy Defence Minister Seninor Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh (R) receives UK Ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever (Source: //soha.vn) 
Deputy Defence Minister Vinh (R) receives Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar (Source: //soha.vn) 
