Prime Minister hosts Turkish finance, industry ministers
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted separate receptions for Turkish Minister of Budget and Finance Mehmet Simsek and Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir in Ankara on November 30 (local time).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Turkish Minister of Budget and Finance Mehmet Simsek (Photo: VNA)
Ankara (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhhosted separate receptions forTurkish Minister of Budget and Finance Mehmet Simse🃏k and Minister of Industryand Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir in Ankara on🌠 November 30 (local time).
Hosting Minister Simsek, PMChinh stressed that Vietnam and Türkiye hold strategically important geographicalpositions, capable of helping each other connect with major markets in Europe,the Middle East-Africa, and Asia. Vietnamvalues the strengthening of economic cooperation on a mutually beneficial basisbetween the two countries, he said.
Asthere remains huge room for bilateral collaboration and the two economies are complementaryto each other, Chinh suggested the minister continue actively contributing to improvingthe effectiveness of bilateral economic ties. The measures include stepping up negotiations on the Vietnam-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement (FTA),removing trade barriers for Vietnamese exports, recognising Vietnam as a marketeconomy, and increasing the sharing of experience with Vietnam in buildingfiscal and monetary policies.
Simsek, for his part, affirmed that Türkiye an🍸d Vietnam arewell-pos♏itioned to develop ties. He affirmed Vietnam is one of the priorityeconomic partners of Türkiye, wished that their multifacetedcooperation will grow stronger.
Agreeingwith cooperation directions set by the PM, he underscored the importance ofcombining efforts to enhance exchanges through promoting air connectivity, creatingfavourable visa conditions, and opening branches of commercial banks in Vietnam. Hehighlighted the need to reduce protective measures to facilitate tradecooperation, explore the possibility of initiating FTA negotiations to createbreakthroughs in bilateral trade at an opportune time, aiming for a tradebalance and establishing stronger cooperation frameworks in the future; andencourage Turkish enterprises to engage more in infrastructure development investment projects in Vietnam.
PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir (Photo: VNA)
MeetingMinister Kacir, PM Chinh expressed his wish to bolster coordination with Türkiye in national industrialisation process. HailingTürkiye as Vietnam’s biggest direct investor from the Middle East, he welcomedand committed all possible support to Turkish firms and groups doing businessin the country. TheVietnamese leader proposed that given Türkiye's experience in operatingindustrial zones (IZs), the country explore opportunities for investment andshare management experience in operating IZs and hi-tech zones in Vietnam. Bothsides could discuss this matter in detail at the eighth session of the Intergovernmental Committee, he said. In reply, Kacir affirmed that as anindustrial and manufacturing nation, Türkiye wishes to further improve theeffectiveness of cooperation with Vietnam in areas of strength such asindustry, high technology, automation, defence industry, automobilemanufacturing, and satellite technology. Suggestingfurther collaboration between Turkish electric car manufacturers and Vietnamesepartners, he said it as a new but highly potential area. Heagreed with the importance of a network of free trade agreements in accessingand expanding markets, suggesting that both countries continue refining thelegal framework to facilitate their cooperation activities in the near future./.
The 76-member search and rescue team of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) safely arrived in Hanoi from Turkey on February 23, completing their mission in the earthquake-hit nation.
A Vietnam - Turkey trade promotion conference was held in the form of teleconference on September 11, aiming to connect businesses of the two sides and provide them with information on the potential, business climate and culture in the two countries.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Turkish Minister of Budget and Finance Mehmet Simsek (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir (Photo: VNA) 
