PM Pham Minh Chinh meets First Minister of Scotland
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon right after landing at Prestwick Airport on October 31 morning (local time).
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon (R) presents a gift to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at their meeting on October 31 (Photo: VNA)
Scotland (VNA) – Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh met with First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon right afterlanding at Prestwick Airport on October 31 morning (local time).
The Government leader is staying in the UK toattend the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) andpay a working visit to the country.
Talking to the host, PM Chinh affirmed thatVietnam treasures and wishes to enhance the effective and substantivecooperation with the UK and its regions, including Scotland.
Highly valuing the potential of Vietnam -Scotland relations, he called on Scotland to share experience, help with humanresources training, grant scholarships for Vietnamese students, and send experts to assist the Southeast Asian country.
He also asked Sturgeon to facilitateVietnamese goods’ access to the Scottish market, assuring that Vietnam encouragesand creates favourable conditions for British businesses, including those fromScotland, to expand investment in important sectors of the Vietnamese economy.
Welcoming PM Chinh and the Vietnamese delegationto the COP26 held in Scotland, First Minister Sturgeon expressed her beliefthat Vietnam will contribute to the success of this event. She also hailed thecountry’s significant contributions to common efforts in climate changeresponse.
She voiced her support for PM Chinh’s proposals, noting that Scotland is ready to share itsexperience and cooperate with Vietnam in developing inshore wind power.
The official added she hopes for stronger ties in humanresources development and welcomes Vietnamese students to Scotland.
At the meeting, the two sides agreed on thenecessity of cooperation in ensuring equal access to vaccine sources in theCOVID-19 fight.
PM Chinh proposed Scotland to assist Vietnamin vaccine supply and essential medical supplies.
He also took this occasion to invite theFirst Minister and enterprises of Scotland to visit and explore investmentopportunities in Vietnam./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his UK counterpart Boris Johnson agreed that Vietnam and the UK will recognise each other's “vaccine passports” early during their online talks on October 26.
The UK Council on Geostrategy (COG) released its new policy paper entitled “Enhancing British-Vietnamese relations in a more competitive era” during an event in London on October 27.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh landed at Prestwick airport on October 31 morning (local time), starting his trip for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and a working visit to the UK at the invitation of his counterpart Boris Johnson.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 31 attended the announcement ceremony of a direct Vietnam - UK air route by the Bamboo Airways held in Edinburg city, the UK.
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.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon (R) presents a gift to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at their meeting on October 31 (Photo: VNA) 
