Vietnam’s President Tran Dai Quang and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi exchanged specific measures to enhance the bilateral cooperation in wide-ranging fields during their talks in Hanoi on September 6.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired the international press conference (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s PresidentTran Dai Quang and Egypt’s PresidentAbdel Fattah el-Sisi exchanged specific measures to enhance the bilateralcooperation in wide-ranging fields during their talks in Hanoi on September 6.
The Vietnamese President informed the mediaabout the results of his talks with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, emphasisingthe importance of the guest’s State visit, which is the first of its kind sincethe two countries established diplomatic ties in 1963. The visit demonstrates the determination of Egypt to furtherdeepen its traditional friendship and cooperation with Vietnam over the pastdecades, he said.
Politically, the two Presidents affirmed toprovide mutual support for the prosperity of their people as well as regionaland global peace.
They agreed to increase all-level delegationexchanges, especially among high-ranking officials, while strengtheningcoordination at regional and international forums of the United Nations,Non-Aligned Movement, and Francophone International Organization.
The two leaders evaluated that the economiccooperation opportunities between Vietnam and Egypt are huge and supplementary.
They showed strong determination to increasetwo-way trade to 1 billion USD in the future and pledged to create allfavourable conditions for businesses to run investment in the fields of theirstrengths such as telecommunication, information technology, seaport,shipbuilding, consumer production, agriculture, and farm produce processing.
Vietnam is committed ༺to facilitating the entryof Egyptian goods in Vietnam and welcomes the Egyptian President’s support forthe import of Vietnamese products, President Quang said.
He said that thesigning of the minutes of the Vietnam-Egypt Intergovernmental Committee’s fifthmeeting and other cooperation deals in investment, culture, tourism,transportation, fisheries and land use during the Egyptian President’s visitwill help complete a legal framework for bilateral partnership in the future. He expressed beliefthat with the firm foundation of the 54-year ties, as well as high collaborationpotential and efforts of the two sides, the traditional friendship andall-round affiliation between the two countries will expand in an intensive andeffective manner. For his part,Egyptian President Abdel Fattal el-Sisi noted that Egypt and Vietnam haveenjoyed close relations in politics, economics and culture. He affirmed thatEgypt wishes to beef up win-win economic partnership between the two countries. Highlightingmeasures to balance trade between the two countries, the Egyptian leaderbriefed on Egypt’s major projects that aim to create a good environment forinvestment and technology attraction, especially the Suez Canal areadevelopment project. Egypt hopes for newprospects in bilateral cooperation, meeting the aspiration of both Vietnameseand Egyptian people. On the occasion,President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi invited President Tran Dai Quang to visit Egyptat a convenient time to continue efforts to strengthen bilateral partnership.-VNA
A seminar on opportunities, challenges and prospect for cooperation between Vietnam and Egypt cooperation took place in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo on May 8.
Trade between Vietnam and Egypt could develop strongly from the current annual level of 400 million USD if the two sides make good use of cooperation opportunities.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to Vietnam is considered an important milestone in Vietnam-Egypt cooperation, which is expected to boost the traditional partnership between the two countries in all fields.
The official visit to Vietnam of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will create a momentum for the development of Vietnam-Egypt relations, stated Egyptian Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr Sahar Nasr.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired the international press conference (Photo: VNA)
