Prague (VNA) – Media outlets in the Czech Republic have focusedon the state visit of President Milos Zeman to Vietnam from June 5-8.
Radio Prague reported that duringthe Vietnam-Czech business forum in Hanoi during the visit, businesses of bothsides signed seven contracts and memorandums of understanding in digitaltechnology application in government management, pharmaceuticals and fibreoptics.
Addressing the event, PresidentMilos Zeman highlighted the economic growth of Vietnam over the years,affirming the role of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic.
He also mentioned obstaclesfacing bilateral relations such as a lack of direct flights or visa exemptionsfor citizens of both countries.
Meanwhile, Ihned.cz onlinenewspaper said that President Zeman talked about the strengthening of the CzechRepublic-Vietnam partnership, hoping to balance trade to reduce the country’s tradedeficit.
Two-way trade in 2016 reached912.5 million USD in 2016, but the Czech Republic’s exports reached only 94.4million USD. From 2005-2015, the country’s exports to Vietnam rose by fivetimes, while imports from Vietnam increased seven times. The Czech Republic mostlyexported mechanic products to and imported consumer goods from Vietnam, notedthe newspaper.
Meanwhile, another onlinenewspaper, Euro.cz, reported that President Zeman is accompanied by 50 businessrepresentatives.
Apart from the business forum inHanoi on June 6, a conference will be held for businesses of both sides in HoChi Minh City on June 7, it said. It added that in seven signed agreements atthe forum, one is on medicine supply, with the Clinex company set to provide3.5 million USD worth of medicine to Vietnam.
Also, the Optokon company also signedcontracts with Vietnamese partners in telecommunications and fibre optics worth250,000 USD in the first year, it said.-VNA
The visit of Czech President Milos Zeman to Vietnam is one of his most important overseas trips in 2017, as the country is a key partner of the Czech Republic in Southeast Asia.
President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman arrived in Hanoi on June 6 to start his three-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.
Trade between Vietnam and the Czech Republic has been thriving, but still at a moderate level. Therefore, the two countries are striving to bringing bilateral trade one billion USD in the time to come
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 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.
Czech President Milos Zeman (Photo: VNA) 
