Deputy PM meets Norwegian, New Zealand, Canadian FMs
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met his counterparts of Norway, New Zealand and Canada on July 26 – the final day of the 49th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-49) and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) and Norwegian FM Borge Brende (R) (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met his counterparts of Norway, New Zealand and Canada on July 26 – the final day of the 49th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-49) and related meetings in Vienti✃ane, Laos.
FM Minh and Norwegian FM Borge Brende agreed on steps to improve the efficiency of bilateral cooperation.
The Vietnamese leader was committed to close collaboration to foster bilateral ties, saying that Vietnam will provide all possible support for Norwegian firms in Vietnam in the fields of climate change, renewable energy, shipbuilding technology, marine transport, oil and gas, and aquaculture.
The two ministers agreed to work closely together at regional and global forums, contributing to promoting peace, cooperation and development in the two regions and the world.
Minh and New Zealand FM Murray McCully expressed their pleasure at the practical development of bilateral ties and the positive growth of two-way trade and tourism with the opening of a direct flight service.
The New Zealand side positively took note of Vietnam’s proposal to open the market for its farm produce and vowed to partner with Vietnam to successfully hold the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting 2017 in the Southeast Asian country, as well as increase joint work within the ASEAN-New Zealand framework, and at regional and global forums.
Meeting Canadian Foreign Minister Stephan Dion, Minh wished to reinforce cooperation with Canada in diverse areas, and that Canada would raise its positive voice to maintain peace and stability in the region and the world.
Dion, for his part, spoke highly of Vietnam’s role in the region and took note of Vietnam’s request to access international development assistance beyond 2018.-VNA
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on July 23 met the Foreign Ministers of Laos and Brunei on the occasion of the ongoing 49 th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-49).
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had separate meetings with foreign ministers from other countries on the margins of the 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Laos.
Vietnam has reiterated its stance on protecting peace, security, stability and maritime navigation and aviation in the East Sea at separate meetings between ASEAN FMs and their counterparts.
A statement on enhancing cooperation among law enforcement agencies at sea proposed by Vietnam was adopted at the 23 rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Vientiane, Laos, on July 26.
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
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.
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.
Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) and Norwegian FM Borge Brende (R) (Source: VNA)
