VN-Indonesia relationship contributes to ASEAN development: diplomat
Vietnam-Indonesia relationship has effectively contributed to the common development of the ASEAN Community, said outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan.
Outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan (R) and Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla (Source: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnam-Indonesiarelationship has effectively contributed to the common development of the ASEANCommunity, said outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan.
Tuan met with high-ranking Indonesian officials in Jakarta on the occasion ofthe end of his term as the Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia and theassumption of his new position as Deputy Secretary General of the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
He told Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla that the visits by high-rankingleaders of the two countries over the past time, including the visit toIndonesia by Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam CentralCommittee Nguyen Phu Trong in August 2017 and Indonesian President JokoWidodo’s attendance in the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting inVietnam’s central city of Da Nang in November, contributed to tightening thebilateral solidarity.
At a meeting with Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu, Tuan said theminister’s visit to Vietnam in October 2017 has helped boost cooperation indefence and security between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the Vietnamese official and Indonesian Trade Minister EnggartiastoLukita shared the view that two-way trade has yet to match the two countries’potential although it grew by 16 percent in 2017.
The two countries are stepping up efforts to enhance the bilateral economic andtrade ties, especially in auto manufacturing, they said.
The Indonesian hosts said the friendship and solidarity between Indonesia andVietnam are developing strongly and pragmatically, contributing to property anddevelopment of each country as well as promoting their role within ASEANforums.
Vice President Jusuf Kalla expressed his hope that Tuan, in his new position asASEAN Deputy Secretary General, will make more contributions to the bilateralties as well as the development of the ASEAN Community.-VNA
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Vietnamese and Indonesian army and navy forces should promote cooperation, particularly in addressing non-traditional security challenges and fishermen’s violations in overlapping waters.
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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.
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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.
Outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan (R) and Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla (Source: VNA) 
