Vietnamese, German parties hold sixth dialogue in Berlin
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) convened their sixth dialogue in Berlin on July 3, talking opportunities and challenges in a changing world and Vietnam-Germany-EU cooperation.
Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (R) and Vice President of the German parliament and SPD member Edelgard Bulmahn (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – TheCommunist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany(SPD) convened their sixth dialogue in Berlin on July 3, talking opportunitiesand challenges in a changing world and Vietnam-Germany-EU cooperation.
Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’sCommission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan and Vice President of theGerman parliament Edelgard Bulmahn, an SPD member, co-chaired the dialogue,which was also attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung, andresearchers and parliamentarians of the two countries.
The dialogue, part of the parties’ annualcooperation programme, featured three discussions on Asia, Europe and globalissues; economic and trade policies of Europe and East Asia, and impacts of theUS’s new policy and Brexit on Europe-Vietnam relations; and prospects ofVietnam-EU-Germany relations.
Opinions raised at the event, especially theproposals on measures to boost Vietnam-Germany and Vietnam-EU ties, helped thetwo parties enhance mutual understanding and cooperation, thus contributing tothe two countries’ connections.
Also on July 3, the CPV delegation met with SPDVice Chairman Thorsten Schafer-Gumbel to discuss the situation of each partyand each country, along with global and regional political issues of sharedconcern.
During their stay in Germany, the delegationwill also have working sessions with the German Ministry for Foreign Affairs,agencies for policy research and major universities in Germany, andthe Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
It will also meet with Hamburg Mayor and SPDVice Chairman Olaf Scholz and attend a Germany-Vietnam economic forum, which ispart of a visit to the EU nation by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.-VNA
Germany’s Bremen State and Vietnam see great potential for cooperation in trade, high technology, renewable energy, seaport, and vocational training, heard a conference held in Bremen, Germany.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited the Vietnamese-German University, based in Thu Dau Mot city of the southern province of Binh Duong, on June 22, asking it to better serve as a bridge linking the two countries.
Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services headquartered in Germany, will send experts to evaluate and give consultancies to startup projects and join hands with the Saigon Innovation Hub (SiHub) to organise annual industrial technology startup contests.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Germany and his attendance at the G20 Summit from July 5-8 is expected to showcase Vietnam as a dynamic country, and a responsible member of the world.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
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.
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (R) and Vice President of the German parliament and SPD member Edelgard Bulmahn (Photo: VNA) 
