Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met US President Joe Biden and President of the European Council (EC) Charles Michel on May 20, within the framework of the ongoing expanded summit of the G7.
PM Pham Minh Chinh meets US President Joe Biden. (Photo: VNA)
Hiroshima (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met USPresident Joe Biden and President of the European Council (EC) Charles Michel onMay 20, within the framework of the ongoing expanded summit of the G7.
Chinh and Biden agreed to maintain the exchange of all-leveldelegations.
PM Chinh held that bilateral relations have positively developedover the recent past, with the economic-trade cooperation being the focus.President Biden spoke highly of the outcomes of the phone talks with PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The two exchanged ideas on a number of measures to push uprelations between the two countries and international and regional issues ofmutual concern.
Also at the summit, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son met his UScounterpart Antony Blinken, exchanging ideas on measures to accelerate theimplementation of the agreements reached by the two countries’ high-levelleaders.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with President of the European Council (EC) Charles Michel. (Photo:VNA)
At the meeting between Chinh and Michel, the two sides expressedsatisfaction at the positive progress in the Vietnam-EU relations.
Affirming that the EU is a partner of prime importance inVietnam’s foreign policy, PM Chinh suggested the two sides push up the exchangeof all-level delegations, and maintain and bring into play the efficiency ofcooperation and dialogue mechanisms in the framework of the Vietnam-EUpartnership and cooperation agreement.
PM Chinh asked the EC leader to push the parliaments of membercountries to soon ratify the EVIPA; 🧸and the EC to raise it🌟s voice for the EU tosoon lift its yellow-card warning concerning the IUU against Vietnam’s seafoodexports He also expressed his hope for the EU and member countries to continuesupporting Vietnam in attracting resources to implement the statement on theJust Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
The EC leader expressed his joy at the vigorous, intensive andextensive development in the Vietnam-EU relations, and spoke highly of Vietnam’sefforts in the corruption fight. He took note of the progress reached betweenthe two sides in the yellow-card warning, and affirm the EU’s strong support toVietnam in the green transformation and JETP implementation. The leader alsoexpressed his hope for Vietnam’s continued support for the EU in strengtheningrelations with the ASEAN./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Japan on May 19 right after arriving in Tokyo for the expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and a working visit to Japan from May 19 to 21.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received leaders of the Hiroshima - Vietnam Peace and Friendship Association, the Hiroshima - Vietnam Association, and the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Association of Hiroshima prefecture on May 19 as part of his three-day trip to attend the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and working visit to Japan.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Republic of Korea (RoK)'s President Yoon Suk Yeol on May 19 in Hiroshima, Japan, as part of his trip to attend the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings with his Canadian and Indian counterparts Justin Trudeau and Narendra Modi, and President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani on May 20 in Hiroshima, Japan, as part of his trip to attend the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 20 stressed that promoting a more substantive and effective global partnership, international solidarity, and multilateral cooperation is key to solving today's complex challenges.
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.
PM Pham Minh Chinh meets US President Joe Biden. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with President of the European Council (EC) Charles Michel. (Photo:VNA) 
