Vietnam, Brazil hold deputy ministerial-level political consultation
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and his Brazilian counterpart Eduardo Paes Saboia co-chaired the eighth deputy ministerial-level political consultation via a videoconference on November 23.
Hanoi (VNA)ꦛ – Vietnamese Deputy Ministerof Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc and his Brazilian counterpart Eduardo PaesSaboia co-chaired the eighth deputy ministerial-level political consultationvia a videoconference on November 23.
Both sides shared the situation of each country, especiallyin the context that they are adopting measures to recover theeconomy and ensure social welfare following the pandemic. Reviewing bilateral cooperation in the past, they alsodiscussed measures to deepen bilateral comprehensive partnership in the nearfuture. They spoke highly of the strong development of bilateraleconomic ties, with Brazil being the biggest trade partner of Vietnam in the LatinAmerica and two-way trade hitting a record 6.36 billion USD. Vietnam-Brazil economic and trade ties still have ample roomto grow further as Vietnam and member states of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur),including Brazil, are discussing the possibility of negotiating theVietnam-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement, they said. Thetwo sides highlighted the potential of cooperation in agriculture and renewableenergy, and pledged to contribute to global food security, energy security and climatechange response. They vowed to work closely together to maintain the momentumof bilateral relations by facilitating high-level visits and meetings, upholdingthe Joint Committee and Political Consultation mechanism, and expanding dialoguesand connection between ministries, agencies and businesses, thus graduallycompleting a legal framework to step up trade and investment collaboration, especiallyin farm produce. Thetwo foreign ministries agreed to jointly accelerate negotiations towardssigning cooperation agreements in national defence, education, facilitation of investmentand technical cooperation. On regional and global issues of shared concern,they promised to offer mutual support at international organisations andmultilateral forums of which Vietnam and Brazil are members, especially theUnited Nations, as well as enhance ASEAN-Brazil partnership./.
A workshop to promote trade cooperation between Vietnamese and Brazilian enterprises has been held recently by the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil and the Sao Paulo Trade Association in Sao Paulo.
The Vietnam-Brazil culinary festival opened at Mezanino restaurant in Brasilia on April 20, marking the opening of activities to introduce Vietnamese cuisine at 14 well-known restaurants in the Brazilian capital city until May 8.
Trade turnover between Vietnam and Brazil reached 6.35 billion USD last year, the highest value so far, said Ngo Xuan Ty, Head of the Vietnamese Trade Office in Brazil.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
At the political consultation (Photo: nhandan.vn) 
