Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Cabinet Secretary of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monica Juma agreed on specific measures to enhance cooperation between the two countries during their talks in Hanoi on December 3.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister PhamBinh Minh and Cabinet Secretary of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign AffairsMonica Juma agreed on specific measures to enhance cooperation between the twocountries during their talks in Hanoi on December 3.
Accordingly,the two sides will enhance the exchange of delegations, especially high-levelones and those from ministries, agencies, localities and businesses.
Theofficials shared the view that bilateral trade has yet to match the greatpotential of the two countries.
Minh,therefore, suggested Kenya facilitate Vietnam’s export of such products asgarment-textiles, rice, clinker, mobile phones and components to the country,saying the two countries should support their enterprises in market survey andinvestment promotion.
Laudingachievements Vietnam has recorded over the past time, Juma said Kenya wants tolearn from the country’s experience in socio-economic development. She welcomedVietnamese firms to invest in her country.
Hostand guest consented that Vietnam and Kenya need to soon sign documents creatinga legal framework for their cooperation, especially in the sphere of economy,like a framework agreement on collaboration in economy, culture, education andIT, an agreement on investment protection and promotion, one on double taxationavoidance and another on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passportholders.
Thetwo sides will set up a political consultation mechanism between foreignministries to intensify coordination and cooperation, identify promisingcooperation areas, cooperation demands and strength of each side, in order topropose the Governments, ministries and agencies specific collaborationmeasures.
Minhpraised effective cooperation between Vietnam and Kenya at multilateral forumsas well as Kenya’s active role in the East African Community, and expressed hishope for further support and cooperation from the country during the time whenVietnam performs the role of non-permanent member of the UN Security Counciland establishes official relationship with the African Union in the time ahead.
Informingher host about Kenya’s bid for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Councilfor 2021-2022, Juma called for Vietnam’s support in this regard.
Theofficials also discussed regional and international issues of shared concern,including the East Sea issue. Both stressed the importance of peace, stability,security, safety and freedom of navigation, and respect for international law./.
The Vietnam-Africa Friendship and Cooperation Association has held its third national congress for the 2018-2023 tenure to seek to promote cooperation between Vietnam and African countries.
Bilateral trade between Vietnam and African nations hit 6.6 billion USD in 2018, with Vietnam’s exports worth 3 billion USD, up 10 percent from the previous year.
A meeting between ambassadors and diplomats from African and Middle Eastern countries and Vietnam’s policy makers and businesses kicked off in Hanoi on September 9.
Economic ties between African and Middle Eastern countries and Southeast Asia in general, Vietnam in particular is still constrained, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the two-day conference ‘Meet Ambassadors from the Middle East and Africa 2019’ held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from September 9 to 10 in Hanoi.
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
At the talks (Photo: VNA) 
