APEC 2017: NZ vows to maintain ODA provision for Vietnam
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pledged to maintain the provision of ODA and scholars for Vietnam during a meeting with her Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, in Da Nang city.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) presents a special gift to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (Source: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – New Zealand Prime MinisterJacinda Ardern pledged to maintain the provision of official assistancedevelopment (ODA) and scholars for Vietnam during a meeting with her Vietnamesecounterpart, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, in Da Nang city on November 10.
She spoke highly of Vietnam’s role as the host of the APECYear 2017, believing that the success of this APEC Economic Leaders’ Meetingwill create a new driving force for and maintain the growth pace of theAsia-Pacific region.
She also appreciated Vietnam’s hosting of a meeting of 11Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) leaders, affirming to coordinate closely withVietnam and other members to set forth an appropriate way for TPP in the timeahead.
PM Phuc thanked New Zealand for its aid worth 500,000 NZD(347,700 USD) for storm-hit localities in Vietnam.
Both host and guest agreed to intensify delegation exchangesand boost trade ties in order to raise two-way trade to 1.7 billion USD by2020.
They also exchanged views on several regional andinternational issues of mutual concern, including the East Sea issue. Theyagreed that disputes need to be solved by peaceful means on the basis ofrespecting international law.
The New Zealand PM is in Da Nang city to attend the APECEconomic Leaders’ Meeting, stated for November 10-11.-VNA
The Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting (CSOM) convened in the central city of Da Nang on November 6, kicking off the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week.
Vietnam and New Zealand have agreed to enhance cooperation in UN peacekeeping operations, cyber and maritime security, and in the Experts Working Group (EWG) mechanism within the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-Plus).
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh received his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters, and Papua New Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Rimbink Pato on Nov 9.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) presents a special gift to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (Source: VNA)
