Zimbabwe wants to bolster multi-faceted collaboration with Vietnam: President
Zimbabwe always considers Vietnam a close friend, and hopes to further develop its friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with the Southeast Asian country, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has affirmed.
Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa and Zimbabwe Hoang Van Loi presents his letter of credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Photo: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) – Zimbabwe always considers Vietnam aclose friend, and hopes to further develop its friendship and multi-facetedcooperation with the Southeast Asian country, President Emmerson Mnangagwa hasaffirmed.
Receiving Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa and ZimbabweHoang Van Loi who came to present his letter of credentials on May 12, PresidentMnangagwa congratulated Vietnam on its impressive achievements insocio-economic development and its increasing role and prestige in theinternational arena.
Recalling the good bilateral relations since Vietnamsupported Zimbabwe in its previous struggle for independence and is an activemember of the Non-Aligned Movement, he expressed his wish that the ties willgrow further, especially in economics and trade and in fields that the twocountries have great potential and strengths such as agriculture, mining,tourism, education and training.
Ambassador Loi conveyed greetings from Vietnamese leaders toPresident Mnangagwa, as well as an invitation for him to visit Vietnam. PresidentMnangagwa accepted the invitation, saying that he would arrange the visit at aconvenient time.
Earlier, the Vietnamese diplomat paid a courtesy visit to Ministerof Foreign Affairs and International Trade Frederick Shava who stated that thetwo countries should strengthen the exchange of delegations at all levels andcontinue to support each other at multilateral forums, particularly the UnitedNations. He congratulated Vietnam on becoming an observer of the African Union(AU) and affirmed that Zimbabwe will always support Vietnam in developingrelations with the AU in general and African member countries in particular.
He took the occasion to invite Vietnamese firms to join the ZimbabweInternational Trade Fair (ZITF) slated for April 2023. He affirmed thatZimbabwe always welcomes and creates favourable conditions for Vietnamesebusinesses to seek business opportunities in the country./.
What Vietnam has achieved in the last three decades, and what it is on course to achieve in the future, makes the country a good candidate for low- and middle-income countries in Africa to partner with for shared prosperity, according to a recent article by theafricareport.com.
Vietnam’s achievements and potential for cooperation with African nations have been popularised at the 8th Edition of the Africa Forum of Investment and Commerce, which takes place in Algeria on May 11 and 12.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa and Zimbabwe Hoang Van Loi presents his letter of credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Photo: VNA) 
