Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and State Secretary of the German Foreign Ministry Markus Ederer have co-chaired the third meeting of the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Management Group.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and State Secretary of the German Foreign Ministry Markus Ederer co-chaired the third meeting of the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Management Group during the former’s visit to Germany from September 13-14.
The group is a regular dialogue mechanism to speed up the implementation of a strategic action plan built on the basis of the Joint Statement on the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership in October 2011.
At the meeting, both sides agreed that the two countries’ relations have developed significantly over the past years. They discussed ways to accelerate the implementation of major cooperation plans and projects in the time ahead, especially in politics, trade, investment, education-training and science-technology.
Vietnam welcomed Germany’s initiative to expand activities of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam so as to tighten connectivity and support the two countries’ businesses in studying and seeking business and investment opportunities.
Germany pledged to maintain the provision of official development assistance for Vietnam from 2015-2017 with a focus on energy, vocational training mixed with sustainable economic development, environmental policies and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Both officials appreciated activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (September 23, 1975-2015). They agreed to intensify high-level delegation exchanges to enhance political ties and the time-honoured friendship in order to further develop the bilateral strategic partnership.
The two sides welcomed the completion of negotiations on the Vietnam-European Union free trade agreement and vowed to work towards the signing of the agreement in order to benefit the business communities.
The German side committed to supporting Vietnam in strengthening all around relations with the EU while encouraging EU countries to soon ratify the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and recognise Vietnam’s market economy status.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Regarding the East Sea, Germany reaffirmed the stance of EU countries and the Group of Seven (G7) opposing the use of force and unilateral actions that change the status quo and complicate the situation, while backing the settlement of disputes by peaceful means with respect to international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea.-VNA
A festival featuring the Vietnamese community’s 40-year integration and development in Germany was held in Berlin on June 28 as part of activities to celebrate the 40 th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Measures to boost trade between Vietnam and Germany were discussed during a Vietnam Fatherland Front delegation’s working visit to Germany by that ended on June 30.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) held their fourth theoretical dialogue in Berlin, Germany on September 8, focusing on global, regional integration
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.
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