The Vietnam – Mexico joint committee on economy-trade-investment cooperation holds its second meeting in Mexico City on July 9-10 (Photo: VNA)
Mexico City (VNA) – The second meeting of theVietnam – Mexico joint committee on economy-trade-investment cooperation tookplace in Mexico City on July 9 and 10.
Speaking at the function, Deputy Minister of Industry andTrade Do Thang Hai lauded progress made in bilateral trade, stressing thatMexico is Vietnam’s 2nd biggest trade partner in Latin America whileVietnam is Mexico’s 8th largest partner in Asia-Pacific.
Echoing Hai’s view, Undersecretary for Foreign Trade inMexico's Secretariat of Economy Luz Maria de la Mora said increasing bilateraltrade turnover reflects strengthening ties.
Highlighting the important role of the joint committeemechanism in boosting bilateral relations, both sides agreed to focus onpushing up bilateral trade via trade promotion activities and diversificationof import-export products.
They said they will work to effectively implement the Comprehensiveand Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership and continuecollaborating in agriculture, science-technology, finance, health andeducation.
They took the occasion to discuss mechanisms that helpidentify opportunities for new products and sectors as well as increasetrade-investment delegation exchanges.
The sides agreed on the importance of signing an agreementbetween the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade (COMCE) and the VietnamChamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Concluding the meeting, the two head delegates signed itsminutes.
In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency, Hai said hebelieves Vietnam-Mexico economy-trade ties will be lifted to new heights, whileMora affirmed Mexico considers Vietnam a strategic one. The Mexican officialsaid room for cooperation between Vietnamese and Mexican firms remainsextensive, which will help Vietnamese products get an easier access to theNorth American and Latin American markets.-VNA
The Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico and the International Studies Faculty of the Mexico Institute of Autonomous Technology jointly held a conference on the Vietnam-Mexico relations to discuss the outlook of cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam News Agency and Mexican state news agency Notimex have agreed to intensify cooperation and press exchanges under the cooperation agreement recently signed by the two sides in Mexico.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong has highlighted the two countries’ relations over the past four decades, saying that bilateral friendship and cooperation are flourishing in all spheres.
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will help create a more favourable environment for Vietnam and Mexico to bolster their economic, trade and investment ties, Vietnam’s Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong said.
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.
The Vietnam – Mexico joint committee on economy-trade-investment cooperation holds its second meeting in Mexico City on July 9-10 (Photo: VNA) 
