Vietnam, Russia hold 19th session of intergovernmental committee
The 19th session of the Vietnam-Russia Intergovernmental Committee for Economic-Commercial and Scientific-Technological Cooperation was held in Saint-Petersburg city in Russia on September 21.
Moscow (VNA) 🥀– The 19th session of the Vietnam-Russia Intergovernmental Committee for Economic-Commercial and Scientific-Technological Cooperation was held in Saint-Petersburg city in Russia on September 21.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov headed the Vietnamese and Russian delegations, respectively, to the event.
Participants heard that two-way trade reached 1.56 billion USD in the first seven months of 2016, a year-on-year increase of more than 30 percent. As of June 2016, Russia had 113 direct investment projects in Vietnam with a total capital of 1.1 billion USD, while Vietnam ran 20 investment projects worth 2.93 billion USD in Russia.
The two sides agreed to boost cooperation among localities and establish industrial parks and joint manufacturing ventures in Russian localities.
They also planned to boost collaboration in shipbuilding, auto assembling and manufacturing, mining equipment production, as well as building farms and light industrial zones in Russia , and develop tourism in Vietnam.
The officials discussed the implementation of the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, affirming that the two countries’ governments will support key cooperative projects.
Representatives discussed how to cooperate in energy, ore mining, banking, information-communication, science-technology, and education-training.
Vietnam and Russia will increase the imports of farm produce from their respective markets and push ahead with negotiations on food safety.
Speaking at a press briefing after the meeting, Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung said the two countries agreed on various issues during the 19th session, especially cooperation in economics, trade, investment, agriculture, and oil and gas.
Deputy PM Igor Shuvalov said he hopes Vietnam and Russia will reach agreements on several cooperation mechanisms in banking, construction, energy, and tourism.-VNA
The Vietnam-Eurasia Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (VN-EAEU FTA) will take effect on October 5, 2016, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Politburo member Truong Thi Mai, who is Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Mass Mobilisation, paid a working visit to Russia from September 10-13.
A business forum was held in Moscow on September 18 to promote cooperation between Vietnam and Russia when the Vietnam – Eurasian Economic Union free trade agreement comes into effect on October.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has pledged all possible support to investors working in oil and gas, including Zarubezhneft and other Russian companies.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has suggested deeper links in economics, trade, culture, and tourism between Vietnamese localities and their Russian counterparts, including Saint-Petersburg.
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.
An overview of the session (Photo: VNA)
