Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had brief meetings with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow, and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan city of Russia on October 23 evening (local time).
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed. (Photo: VNA)
Kazan (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had brief meetings with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow, and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan city of Russia on October𒊎 23 evening (local time).
In his meeting with President Tokayev, PM Chinh affirmed that Kazakhstan is Vietnam's important partner in Central Asia. Vietnam always treasures and wants to further strengthen the three-decade-long friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan, which have been nurtured by leaders and citizens of both nations, he said.
Both leaders agreed to increase the exchange of all-level delegations, promote economic-trade-investment ties to lift two-way trade, and foster cooperation in transport, aviation, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
President Tokayev asked PM Chinh to convey his congratulations to newly-elected State President Luong Cuong. He expressed his wish to soon welcome Party General Secretary To Lam and President Luong Cuong in Kazakhstan. He thanked the Vietnamese Governmnet and people for their warm welcome during his visit in August 2023 and reiterated his good impressions on the land and people of Vietnam.
Engaging with President Berdimuhamedow, PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Turkmenistan and wishes to deepen collaboration with the country in all fields, especially in enhancing all-level exchanges and contacts, trade and investment, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
The President of Turkmenistan spoke highly of the role and position of Vietnam, as well as the achievements the country has made in its reform and development efforts. He agreed on the need to implement measures to promote the traditional relationship between the two countries in the future, particularly by enhancing delegation exchanges and high-level contacts, and exploring solutions to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
In his conversation with the Ethiopian PM, the Vietnamese leader noted Vietnam’s eagerness to further cultivate comprehensive cooperation with Ethiopia, one of its important partners in Africa. He also proposed stronger coordination in such promising areas as trade, investment and agriculture.
Abiy Ahmed affirmed that his country treasures its relationship with Vietnam and expressed his admiration for Vietnam's socio-economic development achievements. He acknowledged Vietnam's position and role on the international stage and agreed that both sides need to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the near future. He also expressed a desire to welcome high-ranking Vietnamese leaders in Ethiopia soon.
On the occasion, PM Chinh and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and Turkmenistan shared views on global and regional issues of mutual concern, pledging to increase consultations and coordination at global and regional forums./.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has sent messages of sympathy to Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, and Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Nurtleu Murat over severe floods in the two countries.
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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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
