Vietnam, Uruguay to set up joint committee on trade cooperation
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 Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Uruguayan Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (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 that took effect in April 2016.
The agreement was reached during talks between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Uruguayan Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa in Hanoi on October 21, during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam.
Deputy PM Minh hailed Uruguay’s opening of an embassy in Hanoi and appointment of its ambassador to Vietnam, which he said contributed to developing bilateral ties over the past time.
The Uruguayan FM affirmed that Uruguay is pursuing the policy of diversifying ties, and considering Vietnam one of leading partners in Asia-Pacific.
Host and guest expressed their pleasure with the positive development of cooperation across the fields, evidenced by regular visits at all levels. The two countries have signed a number of important cooperation agreements on agriculture, agro-fisheries processing, information and biological technology, and climate change mitigation.
In order to push forward the practical and effective ties, they agreed to maintain the regular political consultation mechanism at deputy foreign ministerial-level.
Both sides agreed to hasten negotiations to sign agreements on customs, animal and plant quarantine and other specific areas, making it easier for their business communities to access each other’s market and seek partners.
They pledged to help each other to export goods to the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) and ASEAN, as well as intensify bilateral links across culture, training, tourism and sports through specific projects and programmes.
The two FMs spoke highly of mutual liaison at international organisations and multilateral forums.
On the occasion, Minh expressed his thanks to the Uruguayan government for backing Vietnam’s bid to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021 tenure and for recognising Vietnam as a market economy.
He wished that the two countries would increase the sharing of experience in joining multilateral mechanisms, the UN peacekeeping force, and bilateral and multilateral economic-trade negotiations.
On regional and global issues of shared concern, they promised to promote coordination between ASEAN and MERCOSUR, and other inter-regional cooperation mechanisms.
As regards the East Sea issue, they shared the stance on the settlement of sovereignty disputes by peaceful means, refraining from the use of force or threat to use force, respecting diplomatic and legal process in line with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.-VNA
Visiting Uruguayan Vice President Danilo Astori expressed his wish for Vietnam to choose Uruguay as a gateway to export goods to the Common Market of South America (MERCOSUR).
The Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremony to mark the 20 th anniversary of Vietnam-Uruguay diplomatic ties in Montevideo capital city on December 10.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has suggested the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay pay more attention to promoting Vietnamese and Uruguayan Governments' efforts to further step up their bilateral relations.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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).
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Uruguayan Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa (Source: VNA)
