APEC 2017: Vietnam, Philippines agree to bolster partnership
President Tran Dai Quang and Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte have agreed to roll out measures to promote related mechanisms to implement bilateral agreements and improve effectiveness of existing cooperation mechanisms to enhance partnership in specific areas.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) receives Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang and Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte haveagreed to roll out measures to promote related mechanisms to implement bilateralagreements and improve effectiveness of existing cooperation mechanisms toenhance partnership in specific areas.
At their meeting inthe central city of Da Nang in November 9 on the sidelines of the ongoing APECEconomic Leaders’ Week, both leaders their showed delight at the growth of thebilateral strategic partnership in all fields, including politics, defence,security, economy, trade and investment.
They agreed to maintainhigh-level delegation exchanges, thus reinforcing friendship between the twocountries.
President Quangcongratulated the Philippines on liberating the southern city of Marawi fromterrorists, adding that Vietnam has finalised procedures to offer 200 tonnes ofrice as aid to locals in Marawi.
Vietnam is willing towork with the Philippines in issues related to security, anti-terrorism, piracy,hi-tech crimes, drug and human trafficking fight, and cooperation at sea suchas search and rescue activities, he stated.
He also proposed thatthe Philippines strengthen measures to ensure safety for Vietnamese sailors kidnappedin the Philippines, and investigate the case of two Vietnamese fishermen killedand update Vietnam on the results.
President Duterteaffirmed his support to Vietnam’s hosting of the APEC Year 2017 and expressed hisbelief that Vietnam will successfully organise the event.
He thanked theVietnamese Government for providing rice as aid to locals in Marawi. He vowedto speed up measures to save Vietnamese sailors kidnapped in the Philippines aswell as strictly handle the shooting of Vietnamese fishermen.
The Philippine leader laudedVietnamese investors and tourists to come to his country.
The two sides alsoconcurred to foster solidarity and maintain the central role of the ASEAN inmajor issues related to security and interest of each member state and thewhole region.
Regarding the East Seamatter, both leaders underscored the significance of keeping peace, stability,aviation and maritime safety and security. They agreed to persistently settle disputesthrough peaceful measures on the foundation of respecting international law,including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS),while coordinating closely for the soon reaching of a Code of Conduct in theEast Sea (COC).-VNA
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The Philippines and Vietnam should work to strengthen bilateral cooperation across sectors in line with the strategic partnership established in 2015, said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Vietnam and the Philippines should develop a mechanism for anti-piracy cooperation in the future to ensure maritime security and safety, said Deputy Chief of the General Staff Senior Lieutenant General Pham Ngoc Minh.
The Philippines treasures cooperation with Vietnam and hopes to further develop bilateral defence ties, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told Minister of National Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) receives Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (Photo: VNA) 
