Vice Chairman of the Vietnam National Assembly’s External Relations Committee Nguyen Manh Tien led a delegation to visit Russia from March 18-22 to push the two countries’ cooperation forward.
Vietnamese, Russian officials work together (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Vice Chairman of theVietnam National Assembly’s External Relations Committee Nguyen Manh Tien led adelegation to visit Russia from March 18-22 to push the two countries’cooperation forward.
During a working session with Deputy Chairman ofRussia’s State Duma Committee on Foreign Affairs Anatoly Karpov in Moscow onMarch 21, the two sides expressed their pleasure at the growing friendship andcooperation in various fields, especially in economics, trade and investment.
The Vietnamese and Russian legislatures haveclosely worked together at international forums and are expected to hold moreregular delegation exchanges at all levels to increase mutual understanding andcreate a firm foundation to propel the two nations’ relations forward.
Currently, two-way trade is estimated at about 3billion USD. To realize the goal of 10 billion USD in 2020, the two sidesagreed to accelerate the ratification and implementation of agreements signedby their top leaders.
The Russian side affirmed they will facilitatethe bilateral collaboration in oil and gas and energy, as well as enableVietnamese businesses to export farm produce and seafood to the market,particularly when the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the EurasianEconomic Union has come into force.
The Vietnamese official proposed Russia relaxtourism visa for Vietnamese citizens and support overseas Vietnamese in thehost society.
The same day, Tien had a working session with DeputyChairman of the Federation Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee in charge of cultureand education Aleksandr Volkov, during which he expressed his confidence in thethriving cooperation between the two countries’ parliaments and localities inthe coming time.
For his part, Volkov highly valued theVietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership and believed that thebilateral relations will reap more accomplishments in the future based on themutual political trust nurtured by the two countries’ leaders.
Earlier, the Vietnamese delegation met with theVietnamese Embassy and business community in Russia.
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Cooperation among Vietnamese and Russian localities plays an important role in the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, as agreed by National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Chairwoman of Russia’s Federal Council Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko.
The Vietnamese Businesses’ Association in Russia hosted a seminar in Moscow on March 5 to discuss ways to promote economic and trade ties between Vietnam and Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union.
A high-level Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Petrovich Trutnev visited Vietnam to seek more economic cooperation with Vietnam on March 14-15.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has called for stronger cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in energy, especially in oil and gas exploration and exploitation.
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.
Vietnamese, Russian officials work together (Photo: VNA)
