Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son paid working visits to Singapore and India from June 21-22 to step up cooperative ties with the two countries.
Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui ThanhSon paid working visits to Singapore and India from June 21-22 to step upcooperative ties with the two countries.
In Singapore, the Vietnamese official met with Senior Minister of State for theMinistry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohamad Bin Osman.
They applauded strong development of the strategic partnership, saying PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to the country in April helpedincrease mutual trust and create a new impetus for the bilateral ties.
They agreed to enhance coordination to organise activities to mark the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic relations, step up security and defencecooperation, and further cooperation in regional issues and at multilateralforums.
The officials stressed the need to accelerate the ASEAN Community building in2018 when Singapore takes on the ASEAN chairmanship.
Also, both sides were unanimous to foster collaboration in the fields ofeconomy, trade, investment, tourism, science-technology, andeducation-training.
They will work to encourage Singaporean businesses to pump investment intoindustry, renewable energy, smart city, digital economy, and startup inVietnam.
While in New Delhi, Son and his Indian hosts, including Minister of Commerceand Industry Suresh Prabhu, Minister of State for External Affairs Vijay KumaSingh, and Deputy National Security Advisor Rajilder Khanna, said that thecomprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations is built on thetraditional friendship and mutual trust.
Both sides reached consensus on translating agreements reached during thevisits of President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to theSouthern Asian nation earlier this year.
They consented to promote collaboration in defence and security and supporteach other in regional and international matters as well as at multilateralforums like the UN, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), and ASEAN-India dialogue.
As two-way trade has developed rapidly with the revenue of 7.6 billion USD recordedin 2017, they agreed to work to lift the value to 15 billion USD by 2020.
They said that Indian firms are encouraged to expand operation in Vietnam inthe fields of energy, infrastructure, education, and information andtechnology. -VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on late April 28, concluding his trip to Singapore for an official visit and to attend the 32nd ASEAN Summit.
The recent official visit to Singapore by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse along with a high-ranking delegation from Vietnam was successful in various spheres, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.
Vietnamese Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich had bilateral meetings with defence officials of New Zealand, the UK and Singapore on June 1 on the sidelines of the 17th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam together with the General Department of Defence Industry organised the 4th Vietnam – India defence industry business get-together in Hanoi on June 13.
Work started on the second phase of the information technology and foreign language centre of the Defence Ministry’s Telecommunications University in Nha Trang city, central Khanh Hoa province, on June 14.
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.
Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA) 
