Vietnam plays important role in RoK’s “New Southern Policy”
Vietnam plays an important role in the “New Southern Policy” of the Republic of Korea (RoK) government of President Moon Jae-in, said new Speaker of the RoK's National Assembly Moon Hee-sang.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tu (first, left) and new Speaker of the RoK's National Assembly Moon Hee-sang (first, right)
Seoul (VNA) – Vietnam plays an important role in the “New SouthernPolicy” of the Republic of Korea (RoK) government of President Moon Jae-in,said new Speaker of the RoK's National Assembly Moon Hee-sang.
During his reception for Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tuon July 30, Moon Hee-sang said Vietnam-RoK relations have been developingstrongly in all spheres since the two nations officially established diplomaticties in 1992.
The Speaker took this occasion to thank Vietnam for its arrangement for PresidentMoon Jae-in’s visit to the country in March.
Tu congratulated Moon Hee-sang on his new position and wished himsuccess and having contributions to the development of the bilateralrelationship.
Relations between Vietnam and the RoK as well as between the twolegislatures have been growing fruitfully, he said.
The RoK is currently Vietnam’s largest foreign investor, with totalregistered capital of over 60 billion USD by the end of July 2018, Tu noted,adding that the RoK is now the second-largest trade partner of Vietnam, with two-waytrade exceeding 60 billion USD in 2017.
Last year, around 2.5 million Korean tourists visited Vietnam while thenumber of Vietnamese holidaymakers to the RoK surged by 70 percent, he said.
The ambassador added that people-to-people exchanges have been held atall levels and in all fields.
Tu proposed the RoK parliament and the Speaker pay more attention todeveloping bilateral relations, create favourable conditions for the exchangeof delegations at all levels, support the Vietnamese community, includingVietnamese women who get married to Korean men and Vietnamese guest workers, andfacilitate the Vietnamese Embassy’s operations.-VNA
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Ho Chi Minh City branch on June 19 organised a conference to promote link between enterprises from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
The Vietnam Internet Association has signed a cooperation agreement with the Korea Federation of ICT Organisations, aiming to develop bilateral relations and create a forum for businesses of Vietnam and the RoK to transfer technologies, services and industries relating to ICT.
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have enjoyed effective defence cooperation over the years, said the Deputy Defence Minister, Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang.
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have secured successful outcomes in the textiles sector based on their establishment of a cooperative system that supplements one another with technology and human resources.
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.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tu (first, left) and new Speaker of the RoK's National Assembly Moon Hee-sang (first, right) 
