Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman on the occasion of his attendance at the ASEAN- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit held in Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh on October 20.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. (Photo: VNA)
Riyadh (VNA) - ♋Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emi𓆉rates (UAE) and Oman on the occasion of his attendance at the ASEAN- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit held in SaudiArabia’s capital city of Riyadh on October 20.
Meeting Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to itscooperation with Qatar and considers the country an important partner in theMiddle East. He expressed wish to welcome the Emir of Qatar to Vietnam inNovember to push cooperation in trade, investment and labour.
Vietnamis ready to create favourable conditions for Qatari enterprises and investmentfunds, particularly the Qatar Investment Authority, to raise their investmentsin Vietnam through diverse forms, he said.
Emir Hamad al-Thani expressed readiness to remove any barriers tofurther cultivate Vietnam-Qatar cooperation, especially in areas proposed by PMChinh.
Bothsides agreed to establish joint working groups in potential areas such asdigital transfor🎉mation, renewable energy, infrastructure, and to signagreements that facilitate the entry of citizens from both countries to step upbilateral ties in the nea𒉰r future.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (Photo: VNA)
Talking with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, PM Chinh suggested facilitating the exchange of high-rankingdelegations, cultural exchange and tourism. He wished that UAE's investmentfunds would increase their investments in sectors of Vietnam’s need such asgreen transition, digital transformation and circular economy.
TheUAE President affirmed ಞthe priority to elevating comprehensive cooperation withVietnam to new heights, adding that he will instruct the country's 🍸investment funds toactively explore opportunities in Vietnam. ;
Onthe occasion, both sides vowed to expedite negotiations and soon sign theComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), beef up collaboration inpotential areas such as digital transformation, data centre construction,innovation, sci-tech, and research in food security.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Deputy Prime Minister of Oman Prince Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. (Photo: VNA)
Meeting Deputy Prime Minister of Oman Prince Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, the Vietnamese leader suggested that inthe coming time, both sides continue facilitating visits at various levels andimprove the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation mechanisms such as the JointCommittee and Political Consultation, as well as carry forward cooperation intrade to achieve a significant breakthrough in two-way trade turnover. AlSaid said the Omani Government attaches importance to furthering cooperation with Vietnam,especially in economy and investment. Heconsented to create favourable conditions and consider opening up the marketfor goods of strength while promoting collaboration in the Halal sector andenhancing the efficiency of the Vietnam-Oman Investment Fund (VOI). Both sidesalso agreed to expand cooperation in education and enhance exchanges betweenthe younger generations./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim and Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi in Riyadh on October 19 (local time), as part of his trip to attend the ASEAN - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN - GCC) Summit and visit to Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 19 visited the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Headquarters, met GCC Secretary General Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi and witnessed the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and the GCC Secretariat as part of his trip to the Middle East nation to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – GCC (ASEAN-GCC) summit.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the significance of the first-ever Summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit held in Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh on October 20, saying that it marked a historical milestone.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet have agreed to foster cooperation and connect the two economies, helping each other to develop an independent and self-resilient economy in association with deep international integration.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Deputy Prime Minister of Oman Prince Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said. (Photo: VNA) 
