Vietnam – important partner of Argentina: President Macri
Argentine President Mauricio Macri has affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner of Argentina and his ongoing visit to the Southeast Asian country aims to consolidate bilateral relations and seek more cooperation opportunities to bring benefits to the people of both nations.
Hanoi (VNA) – Argentine President Mauricio Macri has affirmed thatVietnam is an important partner of Argentina and his ongoing visit to theSoutheast Asian country aims to consolidate bilateral relations and seek morecooperation opportunities to bring benefits to the people of both nations.
In an interview granted tothe Vietnam News Agency (VNA) during his State visit to Vietnam from February19-21, President Macri said he was happy to return to Vietnam after 11 yearssince his first trip as Mayor of Buenos Aires and thanked the Vietnam peoplefor their warm welcome.
Vietnam is the SoutheastAsian nation which has the most cooperation initiatives with Argentina, hesaid, adding that the two countries have cooperated together effectively inensuring human rights. Argentina has also assisted Vietnam in the search forand identification of martyrs, he added.
Noting with pleasure thefact that Vietnam is currently the fifth largest trade partner of Argentina inthe world and the second in Asia, President Macri said the two countries stillhold much potential to boost bilateral trade, particularly in agriculture.
Regarding the outcomes ofhis talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam andPresident Nguyen Phu Trong, he said that the two leaders had reviewed thebilateral cooperation agreement and agreed to set up the strategic partnershipto foster trade, investment and cultural collaboration.
President Macri hoped thatArgentina would export more agricultural products to Vietnam such as citrus,pork, tomato seeds, cherry and soybean flour.
Potential has yet to befully tapped in the fields of defence and telecoms and in the use of nuclearenergy for peaceful purposes, the President said, hoping that Vietnam’stechnology enterprises will invest in telecoms projects in Argentina.
The Argentine Governmentwill support its businesses to expand market and investment in the SoutheastAsian nation, he affirmed, adding that representatives of 50 Argentinebusinesses are accompanying him during the visit and attending theVietnam-Argentina Business Forum.
President Macri took theoccasion to invite General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam andPresident Nguyen Phu Trong to visit Argentina.-VNA
Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri have agreed to intensify the countries’ comprehensive partnership towards a strategic partnership in the future.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri witnessed the signing of some cooperation documents between Vietnamese and Argentine ministries and agencies following their talks in Hanoi on February 20.
Vietnam considers Argentina its most important partner in Latin America and hopes to further consolidate the bilateral strategic partnership, particularly in economics, trade, and investment, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has affirmed.
Vietnam takes Argentina as its most important partner in Latin America and hopes to consolidate and strengthen its comprehensive partnership with the country, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on February 20.
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.
Argentine President Mauricio Macri (Source: VNA) 
