Vietnam wants to strengthen cooperation in areas of Denmark's strength: FM
Vietnam and Denmark should continue to coordinate closely to optimise their cooperation potential in areas of Denmark’s strength and Vietnam’s demand, especially in climate change, environment and green growth, while expanding partnerships in education, training, high-tech agriculture, and people-to-people exchange.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) receives Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Denmark should continue to coordinate closely to optimise their cooperation potential in areas of Denmark’s strength and Vietnam’s demand, especially in climate change, environment and green growth, while expanding partnerships in education, training, high-tech agriculture, and people-to-people exchange.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son made the suggestion at a reception for outgoing Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen in Hanoi on July 6.
Hailing the effective contributions by the ambassador to the development of the Vietnam-Denmark comprehensive partnership, Son noted that despite COVID-19 impacts, Vietnam and Denmark has still maintained regular meetings between senior leaders as well as delegation exchanges at all levels.
Denmark is the third largest European investor of Vietnam in 2022 and an important trade partner of Vietnam among EU members, with two-way trade growing positively to 588 million USD in 2021, he said.
Denmark is one of the first EU countries to approve the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), he added.
For his part, Ambassador Christensen expressed his impression at the progress of the Vietnam-Denmark relations, and thanked the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ministries, sectors and localities for supporting the Danish Embassy and the diplomat during his working term in Vietnam.
He held that Denmark’s cooperation orientations in green growth are suitable to the development policy of Vietnam, affirming that the Government and business community of his country are interested in working with Vietnam in this field.
The ambassador pledged that he will continue to work hard to reinforce the friendship between the two countries./.
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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.
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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Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) receives Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen (Photo: VNA) 
