Vietnam treasures and wants to expand its cooperation with African countries, including Seychelles, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on April 16.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and Vice President of Seychelles Vincent Meriton in Hanoi on April 16 (Photo: VGP)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam treasures and wants toexpand its cooperation with African countries, including Seychelles, stated DeputyPrime Minister Vu Duc Dam on April 16.
He made the statement while hosting Vice President ofSeychelles Vincent Meriton in Hanoi, during which he congratulated the SeychellesGovernment and people on their impressive socio-economic progress which hasturned the country into a leading one in Africa in terms of per capita incomeand an attractive tourism destination.
Dam said with delight that 2019 marks the 40th founding anniversary of the Vietnam – Seychelles diplomatic relations. The tieshave grown continuously, he added.
According to the official, among the African investors inVietnam, Seychelles is now operating the highest number of projects. However,their value remains modest and falls short of bilateral cooperation potential.
The Deputy PM suggested the two nations focus on improvingthe effectiveness of their signed agreements in trade, culture-tourism, andtraining.
Praising Seychelles’ role in and contributions to theAfrican Union and United Nations (UN), Dam urged both countries to step uptheir exchange of delegations at all levels and people-to-people exchange, aswell as to support each other at international forums.
He asked the African nation to back Vietnam’s bid for anon-permanent seat at the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure.
For his part, Meriton affirmed Seychelles wants to become agateway connecting economies, including Vietnam, to Africa.-VNA
Vietnam and the Republic of Seychelles should make the most of all opportunities to further promote economic cooperation between the two countries in the future, a senior commercial official of Seychelles has said.
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Vietnam always wishes to bolster bilateral ties with the Republic of Seychelles in the fields that they boast potential such as investment, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and Vice President of Seychelles Vincent Meriton in Hanoi on April 16 (Photo: VGP) 
