Vietnamese Deputy PM meets with top diplomats of Japan, Iran
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had separate meetings with Foreign Ministers Taro Kono of Japan and Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran on August 2.
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) meets with Japanese Foreign Ministers Taro Kono in Singapore on August 2 (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh had separate meetings with Foreign Ministers Taro Konoof Japan and Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran on August 2.
The events took place on the sidelines of the51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meeting in Singapore.
Talking to Taro Kono, Deputy PM Minh thanked theJapanese Foreign Ministry for its coordination to successfully organiseVietnamese leaders’ trips to Japan recently, especially a State visit byPresident Tran Dai Quang. He and the Japanese official agreed that the twosides will continue working closely to realise the outcomes of thosehigh-ranking visits.
He noted as the coordinator of ASEAN-Japanrelations from this August, Vietnam will strongly work with the Northeast Asiannation to promote the substantive and effective development of ASEAN-Japanties.
Minister Kono thanked leaders of the VietnameseParty and State for expressing sympathies on Japanese people’s losses in recentnatural disasters. He stressed that the Mekong-Japan Summit, slated for Octoberthis year, will help promote cooperation and people-to-people exchange in theregion.
In terms of regional issues, the officialsvoiced concerns about the complex developments in the East Sea, underlining theimportance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety and freedom ofnavigation and aviation in the East Sea, as well as denuclearising the Korean Peninsula.
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Singapore on August 2 (Photo: VNA)
At his meeting with the Iranian ForeignMinister, Deputy PM Minh affirmed that Vietnam treasures the time-testedfriendship with Iran, asking both sides to work together more closely to carryout the outcomes of recent high-level visits.
He also called on Iran to create more favourableconditions for major enterprises of Vietnam like Viettel and PetroVietnam toinvest and do business in the country.
At the meeting, the two sides also agreed tostrengthen partnership in energy, oil and gas, and banking to help soon raisebilateral trade to 2 billion USD. –VNA
There are plenty of room for Vietnamese and Iranian enterprises to cooperate in the fields of oil and gas, petrochemicals, port, information and technology, telecommunication and tourism, said Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani.
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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.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) meets with Japanese Foreign Ministers Taro Kono in Singapore on August 2 (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Singapore on August 2 (Photo: VNA) 
