Vietnam and Ecuador agreed to strengthen political dialogue through high-level visits during the third political consultation between the two countries in Quito on December 1-2.
Buenos Aires (VNA) – Vietnam and Ecuadoragreed to strengthen political dialogue through high-level visits during thethird political consultation between the two countries in Quito on December1-2.
The Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said onDecember 2 that the two sides also considered the opening of embassies in Quitoand Hanoi.
The two countries consented to promote tradeand investment through an agreement signed between the Vietnam Trade PromotionAgency (Vietrade) and the Institute for the Promotion of Exports andInvestments of Ecuador, as well as with the participation of the private sectorof both countries.
At the same time, they will step up bilateraltechnical cooperation in such areas as energy and technology parks in Yachay cityin northern Ecuador.
During the meeting, Vietnam appreciated Ecuador'sproposal to engage in the cooperation partner mechanism of the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as Ecuador’s holding the chair of the groupof developing and emerging nations (G77) from January 2017, the ministry said.
It added that Vietnam’s military-run telecomgroup Viettel has shown its interest in the telecommunication sector in Ecuador.
Vietnam and Ecuador established diplomaticties in 1979. Vietnam is currently one of Ecuador’s most important tradepartners.
The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry delegation tothe event was led by Deputy Minister Dang Dinh Quy. Earlier, the delegationpaid an official visit to Paraguay and held the second political consultationwith the country.
After Ecuador, the Deputy Minister isscheduled to visit Argentina.-VNA
Ecuador wants to ratchet up cooperation with Vietnam in various fields, particularly trade, politics, culture and social issues, Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Integration Ricardo Patino Aroca has said.
Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Integration Ricardo Patino Aroca has confirmed that his government has received an asylum request from Edward Snowden, the fugitive US intelligence leaker.
Ecuador and Vietnam are to establish a working group to study the possibility of launching negotiations on an agreement on preferential tariff treatment to accelerate their trade.
Two-way trade between Vietnam and Ecuador reached 659 million USD in 2014, a year on year record increase of 83 percent, according to statistics released by the Central Bank of Ecuador.
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.
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.
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