Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee on April 3 hosted a reception for Vietnamese Consul General Pham Binh Dam, who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure.Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee on April 3 hosted a reception for Vietnamese Consul General Pham Binh Dam, who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure.
Vietnamese Consul General Pham Binh Dam (left) and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee at the meeting on April 3. (Photo: VNA)
Hong Kong (VNA)ꦏ - Chief Executive of the Hong KongSpecial Administrative Region John Lee on April 3 hosted a reception for Vietnamese Consul General Pham Binh Dam, who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure.
Highlighting the fruitful Vietnam- Hong Kong cooperation in recent times, Lee said Vietnam and Hong Kong arecurrently important trade and investment partners of each other. He also appreciated the Consul General’s active contributions to the development of the relations over the past time, sayingthat with his efforts and commitment, many issuesthat existed for decades between the two sides have been resolved, includingthe removal of visa restrictions for Vietnamese workers and facilitation of business and tourist visas for Vietnamese citizens. Lee said he believes thatit will create momentum for further development of the relationship between Vietnamand Hong Kong in the time to come. Expressing his pleasure at the positive changesin Vietnam - Hong Kong relations recently, Dam spoke highly of Lee’s efforts to create a breakthrough in Hong Kong's ties with Vietnam. The diplomat suggested the two sides signcooperation documents in fields such as finance, human resources, education andtourism to create a framework for government agencies and businesses of bothsides to carry out specific collaboration plans. He recommended they enhancethe exchange of delegations at all levels to increase understanding and informationsharing as well as exchange measures to promote cooperation and resolve existing and arising issues. Acknowledging Dam’s suggestions, Lee said hebelieves that the two sides will witness many strongdevelopments in their relations in the coming time, adding that Vietnam and Hong Kong can become a role model ininternational relations, both coordinating with each other to resolve existing differencesand developing together in areas of mutual interest./.
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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.
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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.
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Vietnamese Consul General Pham Binh Dam (left) and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee at the meeting on April 3. (Photo: VNA) 
