Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had fringe meetings with his Japanese and New Zealand counterparts on September 7 at the 28 th & 29 th ASEAN Summits and related meetings now underway in Vientiane.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (F) and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Prime ⭕Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had fringe meetings with his Japanese and New Zealand counterparts on September 7 at the 28th & 29th ASEAN Summits and related meetings now underway in Vientianeܫ.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe affirmed that Japan will continue to help Vietnam achieve sustainable development and provide Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Vietnam, including a project on climate change adaptation and another on infrastructure at Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park. He also pledged to encourage Japanese hi-tech firms to invest in Vi💫etnam.
Both the Vietnamese and Japanese PMs expressed concern about recent complicated developments in the region and underlined the importance of maintaining peace, security and cooperation in the East Sea.
They stressed the rule of law and the settlement of disputes by peaceful measures in line with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS), and reached a consensus that the two countries will intensify joint efforts towards those goals.
PM Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (F) and PM John Key (Photo: VNA)
Meeting with PM John Key, PM Phuc proposed Vietnam and New Zealand develop detailed plans to implement their comprehensive partnership in all areas in the next 3-5 years, with priority given to economic-trade-investment cooperation.
He asked New Zealand to facilitate market access for Vietnam’s agricultural products, first of all fruits such as rambutan, star apple and grapefruit, by relaxing quarantine and food safety standards for Vietnamese agro-fishery products.
The PM also proposed that New Zealand grant more scholarships to Vietnamese students and allow more Vietnamese workers under the working holiday scheme.
PM John Key said New Zealand is willing to help Vietnam with experience and technology to develop food, processing and dairy industries, and took note of Vietnam’s request on market access.
The two government leaders shared the view on the importance of maintaining peace, security and cooperation in the East Sea, settling disputes by peaceful means on the basis of respect for international law and the 1982 UNCLOS, and pledged to coordinate efforts to achieve those targets.-VNA
A Vietnamese business delegation conducted a fact-finding trip to Ackland, New Zealand from April 16-18 to deepen cooperation between the two countries’ enterprises .
The Hanoi Trade Corporation (Hapro) is looking to expand its business to overseas markets following its successful exports to 60 countries and territories worldwide with a turnover of 200 million USD.
There is huge potential for Vietnamese and Japanese firms to cooperate in many areas, including use of information and communication technologies in agriculture and food processing.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (F) and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe (Photo: VNA)
PM Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (F) and PM John Key (Photo: VNA)
