President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse left Hanoi on the morning of May 11 for a State visit to China and to attend a high-level forum on Belt and Road Initiative from May 11-15.
President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang and hisspouse left Hanoi on the morning of May 11 for a State visit to China and toattend a high-level forum on Belt and Road Initiative from May 11-15. The President’s visit and attendance at the forum ismade at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China andPresident of China, Xi Jinping.
Vietnam and China have continuedto exchange regular high-level visits and meetings, through which they reachedcommon awareness about promoting the healthy and stable development of thebilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
The two countries’ ministries,sectors and localities have also been expanding their partnership, contributingto the strong development of economic, trade, investment and tourismcooperation.
According to Vietnamesestatistics, two-way trade reached nearly 72 billion USD in 2016, a year-on-yearrise of 7.9 percent. Bilateral trade topped 19 billion USD in the first threemonths of 2017, a yearly increase of 27.5 percent. China continued to be thelargest trade partner of Vietnam, while Vietnam has become a major tradepartner of China in ASEAN.
As of March 2017, China had 1,615 investmentprojects worth 11.2 billion USD in Vietnam, ranking eighth out of the 116countries and territories investing in Vietnam.
China also led in the number of tourists toVietnam with 2.7 million in 2016 (a year-on-year rise of 51 percent), whileVietnam led in ASEAN in the volume of visitors to China with 2.2 million. Some950,000 Chinese holidaymakers arrived in Vietnam in January-March this year.
PresidentTran Dai Quang’s visit and attendance at the high-level forum on the Belt andRoad Initiative in Beijing from May 14-15 aims to maintain the developmentmomentum of the cooperation between the two countries’ Parties and States,increase political trust and bilateral cooperation efficiency in economics,trade and investment, and popularise Vietnam’s investment attraction policiesfor Chinese businesses.
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Representatives of Vietnamese and Chinese agriculture ministries participated in a fish releasing event on May 8 on the Beilun River in Dongxing City of China’s Guangxi province on the Vietnam–China border.
The upcoming visit to China by President Tran Dai Quang provides an important opportunity for Vietnamese and Chinese top leaders to continue their strategic discussion on Party and State relations as well as issues of common concern.
President Tran Dai Quang’s visit to China from May 11-15 is the first State-level visit of the Vietnamese President to China after the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 14th National Assembly elected the new leadership of the Party and country.
The enhancement of the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership is in line with the two countries’ fundamental and long-term interests, President Tran Dai Quang said.
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.
President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse (Source: VNA) 
