Bulgarian NA Speaker’s Vietnam visit opens up new chapter in bilateral ties
Bulgarian NA Speaker’s Vietnam visit opens up new chapter in bilateral ties: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his belief that that the ongoing visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov will be a success, opening up a new chapter in the long-standing relations between the two countries.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime𓃲 Minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his belief thatthat the ongoing visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly RosenDimitrov Jeliazkov will be a success, opening up a new chapter in the long-standingrelations between t𓆏he two countries.
Meeting with the Speaker in Hanoi on January 8, PM Chinh said Vietnam always treasures its fine, loyal, enduringfriendship and multifaceted cooperation with Bulgaria and remembers the Europeancountry's valuable support during its struggle for national independence andreunification, as well as in the current process of national construction and development. Vietnam considers Bulgaria one of its key partners in Centraland Eastern Europe, he said. Jeliazkov, for his part, asserted that Bulgaria considersVietnam one of its important partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Bulgaria wants to enhancemultifaceted cooperation with Vietnam to fully optimise their vast potential, he said.
Speaking highly of the positive development in bilateral cooperationacross all fields, the host and guest concurred on the need to continue facilitatingvisits and meetings at all levels and via all channels, and effectivelycarrying out bilateral cooperation mechanisms and agreements.
Despite global economic downturn last year, two-way trade still꧒surpassed 200 million USD but failed to match potential. Therefore, they shareda commitment to boo🌳st coordination, with the hope of attracting moreVietnamese and Bulgarian firms and investors to invest in each other's country.
Recognising complementary factors in the two economies, PM Chinhproposed making economic cooperation a pillar of the bilateral ties with the goalof achieving 500 million USD in annual two-way trade soon. Jeliazkov expressed his desire to strengthen ties in trade andinvestment, focusing on areas of the two nations' strengths such as high-tech agriculture,pharmaceuticals, information technology, tourism, culture, high-techindustries, and aviation. On this occasion, the PM proposed Bulgaria push forward theEuropean Commission (EC)’s removal of yellow card warning against Vietnamese seafood products. He thanked the Bulgarian NA for its ratification of the EU-VietnamInvestment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and suggested Bulgaria encourage otherEU member states to approve so that it could be enforced soon. He thanked Bulgaria for its assistance in training tens ofthousands of Vietnamese officials, students and graduates, including manyhigh-ranking Vietnamese leaders. He proposed both sides explore newpotential for educational cooperation to attract their students and graduates toeach other's educational establishments, particularly in the fields of theirstrengths.
Considering labour cooperation a traditional and highly promisingarea, the PM suggested the two governments promptly sign an agreementto make it easier for enterprises to carry out labour cooperation projects in Bulgaria,particularly in health care, construction, apparel and agriculture.
The guest said Bulgarian enterprises welcome skilledVietnamese workers coming🌳 to work in the European country.
The PM thanked and suggested the Bulgarian Government and NAcontinue creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese citizens to live, workand study in the host country, thereby helping to uphold their role as abridge between the two nations. On global and regional issues of shared concern, he proposed Bulgaria support ASEAN and Vietnam's stances on the East Sea issue,which includes ensuring safety and freedom of navigation and overflight, andpeacefully settling disputes in accordance with international law, especiallythe 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Vietnam is ready to work as a gateway and a bridge for Bulgaria todeepen its cooperation with ASEAN, he affirmed./.
The official visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly (NA) Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov from January 5-9 will bring about great cooperation opportunities to both countries, Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese NA Committee for External Relations Don Tuan Phong has said.
The official visit to Vietnam by Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov from January 5-9 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue affirms that parliamentary cooperation is an important pillar in the relationship between the two countries.
Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov met Vietnamese people who used to learn or work in the European country in Hanoi on January 7 evening within the framework of his official visit to Vietnam.
Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and Speaker of the Bulgarian NA Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov held talks in Hanoi on January 8, agreeing that the two NAs will push ahead with implementing the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation.
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.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rosen Dimitrov Jeliazkov. (Photo: VNA) 
