Vietnam, New Zealand seek to strengthen defence ties
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held a phone talk with his New Zealand counterpart Peeni Henare on March 9 during which they sought to strengthen defence ties between the two countries in multiple areas.
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of National Defence GeneralPhan Van Giang held a phone talk with his New Zealand counterpart Peeni Henareon March 9 during which they sought to strengthen defence ties between the twocountries in multiple areas.
Giang expressed sincere thanks to theGovernment and people of New Zealand for supporting Vietnam in the fight against COVID-19. Healso informed Henare on Vietnam’s roadmap for staged border reopening post-COVID-19which is expected to pave the way for closer defence relations between Vietnam andother countries, including New Zealand.
The Vietnamese minister said despite COVID-19 impacts, Vietnamand New Zealand has sustained and expanded the bilateral defence ties inaccordance with their signed agreements and the Strategic Partnership for the commonbenefits of each nation and the region.
He highly spoke of the two ministries' efforts in maintaining high-level exchanges and meetings, citing the Vietnam-NewZealand Defence Policy Dialogue held virtually in December 2020 and this phonetalk as examples.
He also appreciated the role and contributions of the NewZealand Ministry of Defence at ASEAN-led multilateral defence-securitymechanisms, particularly the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM ).
Vietnam backs New Zealand to further step up itsStrategic Partnership with ASEAN, including the implementation of an actionplan in defence and security for 2021-2025.
Both sides agreed that there is plenty of room for the bilateraldefence ties to grow further on the basis of the Strategic Partnership. They agreedto request the two ministries to continue making plans for future cooperation,with focus placed on increasing high-level delegation exchanges, establishing dialoguechannels between the two countries’ defence-security officials and scholars, personneltraining, cyber security, search and rescue, and medical studies oncommunicable diseases.
They also plan to effectively implement a memorandum ofunderstanding on defence cooperation in UN peacekeeping missions and soonstart the building of a cooperation plan for the next three years./.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has suggested Vietnam and New Zealand early complete the signing of an action programme for 2021-2024 on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week to push forward their strategic partnership.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his New Zealand counterpart Nanaia Mahuta on December 8 signed a Vietnam - New Zealand Action Plan for the 2021-2024 period to deploy the bilateral strategic partnership.
Vietnam and New Zealand can complement each other and have huge potential for boosting trade and investment in various fields, particularly agriculture, heard at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 17.
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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.
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang. (Photo: VNA) 
