Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at a working session with the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany (Source: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government has taken multiple measures to facilitate the operation of foreign invꦰestors, including those from Germany, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung affirmed during his visit to the European country from September 22-26.
At meetings with leaders of the Ministry for the Environment, National Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety ( BMUB) and the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany, Dung suggested the two countries encourage German businesses and investors to make the best use of opportunities brought by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and other free trade agreements to which Vietnam is a signatory.
The move aims to raise two-way trade from 8.91 billion USD in 2015 to 15-20 billion USD by 2020 and German investments in Vietnam to 5 billion USD in the year as consented by the two countries’ leaders, he noted.
He called on German enterprises to invest in such areas as infrastructure, manufacturing, processing, green and renewable energy and environmental technology.
The Deputy PM affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to the strategic partnership with Germany, its largest trade partner in the EU.
He proposed Germany assist his country in developing institutions and policies, and building technical standards for environmental protection and climate change response.
He also called for the European country’s support in finance and technological transfer, especially clean and environmentally friendly technologies, and human resources development.
Rita Schwarzeluhr Sutter , BMUB Parliamentary State Secretary, said Germany stands ready to help Vietnam and share its experience in climate change response with the country.
The two sides agreed to enhance their collaboration in waste treatment and the management of land and construction works.
At a meeting with Hans-Joachim Fuchtel, BMZ Parliamentary State Secretary, Deputy PM Dung proposed Germany assist Vietnam in developing highways, especially the North-South Highway, express railways, airports and seaports.
The two sides also discuss solutions to improve the efficiency of official development assistance (ODA).
While in Germany, Deputy PM Dung met with representatives of the Vietnamese businesses here . He had a working session with Siemens Group and visited several energy factories in the country.-VNA
Both Vietnam and Germany have found that the two nations still have many potentials to further develop federal- and state-level relations as well as ties between their parties, said a senior official.
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office Emily Haber held the annual political consultation between Vietnam and Germany in Hanoi on Oct. 7.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s official visit to Vietnam from October 11-12 is expected to further boost the intensive development of the Vietnam-Germany relations in all fields.
The Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations in coordination with Germany ’s Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung (FES) Institute have held talks themed “ Germany on the threshold of the 2013 Federal Diet Election”.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at a working session with the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany (Source: VNA)
