Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung met Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as part of his visit to the European country to chair the 6th meeting of the Vietnam-Netherlands Inter-Governmental Committee.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (L) and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung met Dutch Prime Minister MarkRutte on April 19as part of his visit to the European country to chair the sixthmeeting of the Vietnam-Netherlands Inter-Governmental Committee.
The DeputyPM congratulated the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy led by PM MarkRutte on its success in the recent election, expressing his belief that the newadministration will make the Netherlands more prosperous.
He noted theextensive and comprehensive development of the bilateral friendship andcooperation with the Netherlands becoming the leading European economic, tradeand investment partner of Vietnam.
Deputy PMDung highly valued the sound affiliation between the two countries atinternational and regional organisations and forums.
He said hehopes that the Netherlands will continue supporting Vietnam in its nationaldevelopment as well as in implementing two strategic partnership agreements in climatechange adaptation and sustainable agriculture development, while expandingbilateral ties in the areas of Netherlands’ strength such as shipping, maritimeeconomy and energy.
For hispart, PM Mark Ruttelauded Vietnam’s recent socio-economic achievements, andappreciated Vietnam’s active and positive international integration as well asits efforts in strengthening economic relations through bilateral and multilateralfree trade agreements.
He affirmedthat the Government and business community of the Netherland are interested in fosteringeconomic, trade and investment partnership with Vietnam, and support the EU’s earlysigning and approval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
Highlightingthat Vietnam is an important partner of the Netherlands in the Southeast Asianregion, he reaffirmed his country’s position of supporting the stance ofVietnam and ASEAN in settling East Sea disputes.
The twosides also expressed delight at the effective activities to realise the bilateralstrategic partnership in climate change adaptation and sustainable agriculturedevelopment.
They pledgedto maintain the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially the highlevel, to deepen mutual understanding and trust. They agreed to createfavourable conditions for enterprises of both sides to bolster their links,especially in prioritised sectors of climate change, water management, energy,maritime economy and logistics.
They willcontinue focusing on strengthening collaboration among localities, whilesupporting each other at international and regionalforums.-VNA
The Netherlands wishes to expand relations with Vietnam, including cooperation in peacekeeping activities between the two countries’ armies, said Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Nienke Trooster.
Netherlands’ Consulate General in HCM City on March 20 organised a talk to share the European country’s experience in developing sustainable agriculture in the context of climate change.
With its knowledge and experience in agriculture, the Netherlands is eager to join hands with Vietnam to improve the quality and efficiency of its agriculture, a business forum on Agriculture-Innovation in Vietnam heard in HCM City on March 20.
Many enterprises from the Netherlands wish to boost cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City in agriculture, contributing to Vietnam’s agricultural development.
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.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (L) and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (Photo: VNA) 
