Vietnam, Brunei stress importance of increased connectivity
The foreign ministers of Vietnam and Brunei have stressed the importance of stepping up affiliation in connectivity to boost trade, tourism and people-to-people exchange between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) meets with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof in Hanoi on March 25 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The foreign ministers of Vietnam and Brunei have stressed theimportance of stepping up affiliation in connectivity to boost trade, tourism andpeople-to-people exchange between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Second Ministerof Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof met in Hanoi on March 25 onthe threshold of the state visit to Vietnam by Brunei Sultan Haji HassanalBolkiah.
Minh spoke highly of the positive development of the friendship andmulti-dimensional cooperation between Vietnam and Brunei as well as the close,efficient cooperation between the two foreign ministries and competent agenciesin preparing for the visit by the Brunei Sultan, saying the visit will takebilateral ties to a new height.
Host and guest discussed measures to deepen the bilateral ties, including themaintenance of high-level visits and the effective implementation of bilateralcooperation mechanisms which covers the organization of the second joint committeeon bilateral cooperation in Brunei in 2019.
They agreed to consider extending the exemption duration for ordinary passport holdersof the two countries and ratchet up cooperation in fields of the two countries’strength and potential, like defence, security, trade-investment, energy,agriculture, marine cooperation, labour, education and training.
Regarding international issues and bilateral cooperation at multilateralforums, the officials agreed to coordinate in promoting solidarity and centralrole of ASEAN in regional strategic and security issues, especially during thetime Vietnam and Brunei taking on the ASEAN Chair role in 2020 and 2021,respectively.
They emphasized support for the settlement of disputes in the East Sea bypeaceful measures based on international law, including the United NationsConvention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS), not using or threatening to useforce, abiding by the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea(DOC), and quickly completing a comprehensive, practical, effective, andlegally-binding Code of Conduct on the East Sea (COC).-VNA
President Tran Dai Quang on July 14 sent a message of best wishes to Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on the occasion of his 72nd birth anniversary (July 15, 1946-2018).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had separate meetings with Sultan of Brunei Hagi Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in Singapore on November 15.
The state-level visit to Vietnam by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei from March 26-28 will be a new hallmark in the 27-year diplomatic ties between the two countries, helping to consolidate and enhance bilateral cooperation across all spheres, Vietnamese Ambassador to Brunei Do Anh Tuan has said.
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.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) meets with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof in Hanoi on March 25 (Photo: VNA) 
