Vietnam, Timor-Leste FMs discuss measures to step up relations
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 12 met with Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 in Hanoi.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (right) on September 12 meets with Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister andForeign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 12 met with Timor-Leste’s Ministerof Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares on the sidelines of theWorld Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 in Hanoi.
Minh once again congratulated Soares on his appointmentas Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and affirmed that Vietnam willwork closely with Timor-Leste to enhance relations between the two countries aswell as cooperation between the two foreign ministries in particular.
The two ministers discussed measures to further promote partnershipboth bilaterally and multilaterally. They agreed to increase the exchange ofvisits at all levels as well as people-to-people exchanges in a bid to enhancemutual understanding.
Minh asked Timor-Leste, together with Vietnam, to promotecooperation mechanisms, firstly the joint committee as agreed in the FrameAgreement on Technical and Economic Cooperation signed in 2010; to effectivelyimplement the agreement on rice trade for the 2015 – 2017 period; and pushforward the negotiation on an agreement on investment protection.
Soares, for his part, said Timor-Leste wants to step up cooperativeties with Vietnam in other potential spheres such as defence, security,agriculture, fishery, oil and gas exploration and exploitation.
The two sides agreed to continue coordinating at regionaland international forums and emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom,security and safety of navigation and aviation in the East Sea and settlementof disputes through peaceful measures and based on international law, includingthe United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982).
Minh thanked Timor-Leste for its commitment to supportingVietnam’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations SecurityCouncil in the 2020 – 2021 term.
Meanwhile, Soares expected that Vietnam would continuebacking Timor-Leste’s aspiration to join the Association of Southeast AsianNations (ASEAN) and share its experiences in preparing for and participating inthe bloc afterwards.-VNA
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 in Hanoi on September 12.
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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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.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (right) on September 12 meets with Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares. (Photo: VNA)
