Vietnam, Indonesia should raise trade to 10 billion USD: NA Chairwoman
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan urged Vietnam and Indonesia to increase the exchange of visits and optimize cooperative mechanisms to raise bilateral trade to 10 billion USD in 2018 from 5.4-5.6 billion USD a year during the past three years.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta (Photo VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – NationalAssembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan urged Vietnam and Indonesia to increasethe exchange of visits and optimize cooperative mechanisms to raise bilateraltrade to 10 billion USD in 2018 from 5.4-5.6 billion USD a year during the pastthree years.
The top legislator made the call at areception for Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional RepresentativeCouncil Oesman Sapta in Hanoi on January 18 on the occasion of the guest’svisit to attend the 26th Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26)in Vietnam.
Ngan expressed her delight at the growingrelations between Vietnam and Indonesia in recent years, stressing that thebilateral strategic partnership not only serves the practical benefits of thetwo peoples but also contributes to regional peace, stability and development,thus cementing links between member nations in the ASEAN Community.
She hailed the bilateral cooperation in defence-security,and urged the two sides to accelerate the signing of a coordination agreementon patrolling, and the establishment of a hotline between the two countries’naval forces along with a policy dialogue mechanism at deputy defenceministerial level.
The Chairwoman affirmed that Vietnam is willingto share information and strengthen coordination with Indonesia and othernations to prevent terrorism and maintain peace and stability in the region forcommon development.
She hoped Indonesia will continue promoting itscrucial role in ASEAN and the world to strengthen intra-bloc solidarity in theEast Sea issue to maintain peace, stability and development in the region.
For his part, Oesman Sapta said Indonesia wantsto share experience with Vietnam in law making.
He agreed to increase delegation exchanges in thecoming time to share information in parliamentary activities and step upcoordination at international parliamentary forums.
He also took note of the host’s proposal onpushing forward with negotiation on the delimitation of the exclusive economiczone in the water areas where Indonesia and Vietnam delimited the continentalshelf in 2003, and on addressing fishermen-related issues based on the humanitarianspirit and the bilateral strategic partnership.-VNA
Vietnam and Indonesia will enhance collaboration in operational audits, environmental audits and audit quality management as per a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on public sector auditing cooperation inked between the two national audit agencies on November 5.
Vietnamese and Indonesian army and navy forces should promote cooperation, particularly in addressing non-traditional security challenges and fishermen’s violations in overlapping waters.
The second deputy-ministerial level Security Dialogue between the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam and the Indonesian National Police (INP) took place in Jakarta on December 18.
Vietnam-Indonesia relationship has effectively contributed to the common development of the ASEAN Community, said outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan.
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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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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) receives Speaker of Indonesia’s Regional Representative Council Oesman Sapta (Photo VNA) 
