Vietnam wants to bolster strategic partnership with Argentina
Vietnam wants to bolster strategic partnership with Argentina: top legislator
Vietnam considers Argentina its most important partner in Latin America and hopes to further consolidate the bilateral strategic partnership, particularly in economics, trade, and investment, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has affirmed.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) meets with Argentine President Mauricio Macri (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam considers Argentina its most importantpartner in Latin America and hopes to further consolidate the bilateralstrategic partnership, particularly in economics, trade, and investment,National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has affirmed.
Welcoming visiting Argentine President Mauricio Macri in Hanoi onFebruary 20, Chairwoman Ngan said that Vietnam has not forgotten and indeed treasuresthe support of the Argentine people during its past struggle for nationalliberation.
The Chairwoman showed her delight at the positive development of the bilateralrelations over the years. Political ties have been intensified through regulardelegation exchanges and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of internationalevents, she said, adding that two-way trade has increased rapidly, doubling invalue over five years to reach 2.9 billion USD in 2018.
President Macri confirmed that Argentina wants to strengthen itscooperation with Vietnam, which is currently its fifth largest trade partner inthe world and the second in Asia.
Informing the host of the positive outcomes of his talks with VietnameseParty General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong, President Macri voicedhis hope that with the backing of the Vietnamese legislature, both sides will beable to further exchange trade and investment ties, and the relationshipbetween the two legislative bodies will be tightened so as to deepenArgentina-Vietnam relations.
He affirmed his support for the stance of solving disputes related tosovereignty and territory through peaceful negotiations and in accordance withinternational law.
In turn, the Vietnamese top legislator suggested both sides step up theexchange of delegations at all levels, and maintain and increase the efficiencyof such cooperation mechanisms as the Inter-Governmental Committee and politicalconsultation at the deputy foreign ministerial level.
The solid political relationship will act as a foundation to developeconomic, trade, and investment ties, she noted.
The Chairwoman took the occasion to thank Argentina for backing Vietnam’scandidacy to a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for the2020-2021 tenure.
In the evening, Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trongand his wife hosted a banquet to welcome the Argentine President and hisspouse.–VNA
A ceremony was held in Hanoi on February 20 to welcome President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and his spouse, who are paying a State visit to Vietnam from February 19-21 to deepen the ties between the two countries.
Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri have agreed to intensify the countries’ comprehensive partnership towards a strategic partnership in the future.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri witnessed the signing of some cooperation documents between Vietnamese and Argentine ministries and agencies following their talks in Hanoi on February 20.
On February 20, Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and his wife chaired a ceremony to welcome President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and his spouse.
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.
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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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) meets with Argentine President Mauricio Macri (Source: VNA) 
