The Consulate General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City is inaugurated on December 7. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The Consulate General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City was inaugurated at No 2/6, Road 31, Binh An Ward, Thu Duc city, on December 7.
Speaking at the ceremony, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Evgeny Shestakov recalled thatafter gaining independence, Belarus opened its first representative agency inVietnam in the ౠform of a trade missi💞on in Ho Chi Minh City in 1997, before opening the embassy in Hanoi.
The reopening of the Belarusian consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City reflects the traditional friendship between the people of Belarus andVietnam, and the potential for cooperation between the two countries,especially in the fields of trade and economics, the deputy minister said. Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen VanDung welcomed the Belarusian Government's expansion of diplomaticrepresentation in Vietnam through the opening of its Consulate Generalin Ho Chi Minh City. The move shows the initiative and importance that the BelarusianGovernment attaches to the city in promoting multifaceted relations, theofficial said, adding that the city commits to support and create favourableconditions for the operation of the Consulate General of Belarus. Dung noted that investment and trade relations between Vietnam andBelarus are currently not commensurate with their potential. Therefore, hehopes that the Consulate General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City will coordinateclosely with the city's departments and agencies to bring into full play theadvantages and potentials of the two countries. By November 2023, Belarus had an investment projectin Ho Chi Minh City with a total investment capital of 39,000 USD, ranking102nd out of 120 countries and territories investing in the city. The same day, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan hosted a reception for Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Shestakov, during which the two sides discussed increasing cultural and people-to-people exchanges along with promoting economic cooperation. Informing the guest about the city’s socio-economic situation, Hoan said HCM City targets green growth and wants to become an international financial centre. According to Hoan, investment cooperation between the two sides is not commensurate with their potential. Therefore, he suggested strengthening trade promotion activities, creating opportunities for businesses of the two countries and two localities to cooperate in terms of investment. For his part, the Belarus diplomat said that he hopes to further enhance cooperation activities in the fields of agriculture, education, health and other industries that suit the interests of Vietnam in general and HCM City in particular. He believed that the Consulate General of Belarus in HCM City will help to promote cooperative relations in all fields through cooperation programmes with the city and its businesses./.
Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko will pay an official visit to Vietnam on December 6-9 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko’s official visit from December 6 to 9 holds special importance as it will affirm Vietnam’s key role as one of the important partners of the Eastern European country in Southeast Asia, said Belarusian Ambassador to Vietnam Uladzimir Baravikou.
The Vietnam-Belarus relationship is developing strongly, and the two countries boast potential to expand their cooperation in many fields, said Chairman of the Council of Experts of the Eurasian Research Fund Grigory Trofimchuk.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belarus Nguyen Van Ngu has highlighted the achievements and prospects of Vietnam-Belarus relations, and expectations for the upcoming Vietnam visit by Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko from December 6-9.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh expressed his hope for enhanced connections with Minsk while addressing a meeting with visiting Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko on December 7.
Hung Yen always encourages and creates favourable conditions for Belarusian investors to explore opportunities and invest in the province in accordance with Vietnam's laws and international practices, Secretary of the provincial Party Commitee Nguyen Huu Nghia said at a working session with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko on December 7.
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.
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 Consulate General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City is inaugurated on December 7. (Photo: VNA) 
