Belarus wishes to build strategic partnership with Vietnam: Ambassador
Belarus views Vietnam as a priority partner in Asia and wishes to develop a strategic partnership with the Southeast Asian country, according to the Belarusian Ambassador to Vietnam Vladimir Borovikov.
Shrimp processing for export at Cafatex Hau Giang. Belarusians have been familiar with Vietnam’s key products, including seafood. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Belarus views Vietnam as a prioritypartner in Asia and wishes to develop a strategic partnership with the SoutheastAsian country, according to the Belarusian Ambassador to Vietnam VladimirBorovikov.
In an interview with Belarus’ largest news agency BelTA on June22, the diplomat highlighted the 30-year history of the two countries’diplomatic relations, saying he expects the Belarusian prime minister will be ableto pay an official visit to Vietnam. This will mark the start of a new chapterin the bilateral relations, he told BelTA.
More than three decades since the two nations established diplomaticties, Vietnam has achieved impressive successes in socio-economic development, Borovikovsaid.
The Vietnam-Belarus ties are now driven by positive factors,he said, adding that the two-way trade has exceeded 200 million USD. Haul trucksBELAZ, trucks MAZ and tractors imported from Belarus have been popular inVietnam for decades, while Belarusians have been familiar with Vietnam’s keyproducts such as silk, seafood, tea and coffee, he continued.
He further noted that Vietnamese electronic circuits anddevices have expanded availability in Belarus, and Vietnamese fruits have greatpotential in the European country.
The diplomat affirmed that he will focus his efforts on developeconomic ties with Vietnam, mostly in industrial cooperation, establishingjoint ventures and factories for assembly and improving goods distributionnetworks.
Highly appreciating the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)-Vietnam FreeTrade Agreement for giving a further push to the bilateral economic and traderelations, he said the removal of trade barriers has enabled various high-qualitydairy products from Belarus to enter Vietnam.
Given that the Vietnam-Belarus ties in education are growing,the Embassy of Belarus in Vietnam will do every possible to help Belarusianuniversities to establish partnership with those from Vietnam, he noted. Mostrecently, the Belarus State Academy of Music and the Vietnam National Academyof Music have inked an agreement to boost cooperation.
Additionally, Vietnam and Belarus are considering thepossibility of launching direct flights between the two countrieꦉs, which willset the scene for the development of trade and tourism, he unveiled./.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang An has said two-way trade between Vietnam and Belarus remains modest and has yet to match potential.
Vietnam and Belarus have a reliable political relationship, and a lot of potential for cooperation in various fields, especially economics, trade and investment, said Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son during his reception for visiting Belarusian Deputy FM Mikalai Barysevich in Hanoi on January 12.
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Sivak on March 23 co-chaired the 15th meeting of the Vietnam – Belarus Inter-Governmental Committee on Economic, Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation in the form of teleconference.
Belarus is keen to bolster development cooperation with Vietnam, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated when hosting a reception for Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Van Ngu on March 29 to discuss the bilateral relations and development prospects of new cooperation fields.
Foreign minister Bui Thanh Son and his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei discussed bilateral relations in the context of the two countries celebrating 30 years of diplomatic ties during their phone talks on April 15.
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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.
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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 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.
Shrimp processing for export at Cafatex Hau Giang. Belarusians have been familiar with Vietnam’s key products, including seafood. (Photo: VNA)
