Vietnamese, Philippine officials pleased with bilateral cooperation
Senior officials of the Vietnam-Philippines Bilateral Cooperation Committee convened their eighth meeting in Hanoi on September 14, rejoicing at the recent progress in all-round cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) welcomes Philippine Deputy Foreign Minister Evan Garcia (Photo: VNA)
Senior officials of the Vietnam-Philippines Bilateral Cooperation Committee convened their eighth meeting in Hanoi on September 14, rejoicing at the recent progress in all-round cooperation.
The meeting was co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Minh Khoi and his Philippine counterpart Evan Garcia.
The two sides reviewed bilateral relations since the seventh meeting of the committee in Manila in October 2013 along with the implementation of the Vietnam-Philippines Action Programme between 2011 and 2016.
They highlighted multifaceted collaboration in various spheres, regular visits between the two countries’ leaders and expanded people-to-people exchanges as helping to strengthen their ties and ensure regional and global peace, stability, cooperation and development.
They agreed to coordinate to successfully organise activities marking the 40 th founding anniversary of the nations’ diplomatic ties in 2016.
The Vietnamese side highly valued Philippine enterprises’ growing interest in its market and affirmed that the local Government pledges the best possible conditions for them to operate in Vietnam.
The senior officials agreed to actively explore new cooperation opportunities to boost bilateral trade to 3 billion USD in 2016, including through fostering the trade of agricultural and aquatic products and cooperation in oil and gas, electricity and coal production while promoting public-private partnership investments.
The Philippine officials voiced their pleasure at trade affiliation between the two countries and promised to continue importing Vietnamese rice.
On the occasion, the two Deputy Foreign Ministers co-chaired the second meeting of their countries’ Joint Committee on Sea and Ocean Cooperation, during which they stressed the importance of maintaining peace, stability and maritime and aviation safety and security in the East Sea.
They also underscored the need for the full implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea and efforts to finalise a code of conduct in the waters.
Also on September 14, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh hosted a reception for Philippine Deputy Foreign Minister Evan Garcia.-VNA
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has assured Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Jerril G. Santos that Vietnam will continue working closely with the Philippines to ensure a successful APEC Year 2015.
Vietnam won a rice supply tender to the Philippines on June 5 with an offer of 410.12 USD per tonnes, according to the Philippines’ National Food Authority (NFA).
A delegation from the Vietnam-Philippines Friendship Association (VPFA) led by its Chairman Vu Van Tam has paid a working visit to the Philippines to strengthen relations between the two countries’ people.
A delegation of 15 Philippine businesses operating in food, packing and business franchises attended a trade exchange in Ho Chi Minh City on August 18 to seek cooperation opportunities in Vietnam.
Vietnam persistently pursues a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace and cooperation in developing its relationship with the Philippines.
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.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) welcomes Philippine Deputy Foreign Minister Evan Garcia (Photo: VNA)
