Vietnam, Qatar hold second deputy foreign ministerial political consultation
Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu was on a visit to Qatar on July 4 – 5 where he co-chaired a political consultation at foreign deputy ministerial level, the second of its kind, with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi.
Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu co-chairs the second political consultation at foreign deputy ministerial level with Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Pham QuangHieu was on a visit to Qatar on July 4 – 5 where he co-chaired a politicalconsultation at foreign deputy ministerial level, the second of its kind, with Minister of State for ForeignAffairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi.
Hieu also paid a courtesy call to Qatari Deputy PrimeMinister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and metwith Saleh bin Majid Al-Khulaifi, Assistant Undersecretary for Commerce Affairsat the Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Mansoor bin EbrahimAl-Mahmoud, CEO at Qatar Investment Authority; and Mohammed Bin Ahmed Twar AlKuwari, First Vice Chairman of Qatar’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
At the meetings, the two sides expressed delight at theencouraging progress in the two countries’ friendship and bilateralpartnership, particularly in politics – diplomacy, economy and energy.
However, they agreed that the outcomes of bilateral cooperation failed to match potential of thetwo countries and expectation of their leaders and peoples and that there isplenty of room for Vietnam and Qatar to step up their partnership in the future.
Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thanireiterated that Qatar treasures the friendship and partnership with Vietnam. He expressed a wish to visit Vietnam at the nearest opportunity to enhance the bilateraleconomic ties in a more effective and practical manner.
Both sides also discussed ways to improve the effectivenessof their future cooperation and better coordinate in hosting celebrations ofthe 30th anniversary of the diplomatic ties.
They agreed to soon co-organise the third meeting of theVietnam – Qatar Inter-Governmental Committee; increase delegation exchanges;further support each other at international forums; bolster promotion of trade,investment and tourism; facilitate two-way trade; add more commercial flightsconnecting the two nations; and beef up collaboration in energy security andfood security.
They also took the occasion to exchange views on several global and regionalissues of mutual interest./.
Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu and Secretary-General of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi shared their view that the two countries have great potential for cooperation, during their online talks on September 15.
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.
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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.
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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.
Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu co-chairs the second political consultation at foreign deputy ministerial level with Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi. (Photo: VNA)
