Vietnam, Uruguay seek to boost friendship, cooperation
Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung paid a working visit to Uruguay from April 9-12 to discuss bilateral cooperation programmes between the two countries in 2019.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung (L) and Uruguay Vice President Lucía Topolansky (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina)
Buenos Aires (VNA) – VietnameseAmbassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung paid a working visit to Uruguay fromApril 9-12 to discuss bilateral cooperation programmes between the twocountries in 2019.
Dung, who is also Vietnamese Ambassador toUruguay, paid a courtesy visit to Uruguay Vice President Lucía Topolansky andhad working sessions with President of the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) JavierMiranda, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Uruguay Juan Castillo, andDeputy Foreign Minister Ariel Bergamino.
Dung and the Uruguayan leaders exchanged viewson orientations and solutions to boost the bilateral relations in the comingtime based on the agreements reached at the first meeting of theVietnam-Uruguay joint committee on economic, commercial and investmentcooperation in October 2018.
They agreed to consider economy and trade afoundation for the bilateral relationship and the two countries will expandaffiliation to culture and education.
The two sides discussed the possibility ofparliamentary diplomatic cooperation and shared information on the situation ofthe Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) as well as the possible signing of a freetrade agreement between Vietnam and the bloc.
During the working sessions with leaders of the FA and the Communist Party ofUruguay, the two sides agreed to boost diplomatic ties through the Partychannel, while continuously supporting each other at multilateral forums andinternational organisations.
President of the FA Javier Miranda expressed his hope to visit Vietnam andfurther tighten relations with the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
The two sides also exchanged views on regionaland international issues of mutual concern and agreed on some measures tostrengthen ties between the FA and the CPV in the coming time, includingdelegation exchanges, as well as bolster cooperation in culture, education andtourism.-VNA
Vietnam and Uruguay will work for the early establishment of a joint committee on economic, trade and investment cooperation in accordance with the Framework Agreement on Trade and Investment.
Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc paid an official visit to Uruguay from July 3-4 and conducted the fourth political consultation between the two nations.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay Dang Xuan Dung has introduced the nation, people and integration process of Vietnam as well as the Vietnam-Uruguay relations to students from the Catholic University of Uruguay on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries
Uruguay’s Vice President Lucia Topolansky has suggested Vietnam and Uruguay strengthen their cooperation across fields, especially in economy, trade and investment, making it match the fruitful bilateral political ties.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung (L) and Uruguay Vice President Lucía Topolansky (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina)
