Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives OECD Secretary General
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Mathias Cormann, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation and Development Organisation (OECD) in Paris on November 5 (local time) during his official visit to France.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (standing in middle) witnesses the signing of the MoU on cooperation between Vietnam and the OECD for the 2022-26 period between Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and OECD Secretary General Mathis. (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received MathiasCormann, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentOrganisation (OECD) in Paris on November 5 (local time) during his officialvisit to France.
The PM thanked OECD for close cooperation with Vietnam,especially in providing consultancy, policy recommendations, making economicreports to serve the planning of the country’s socio-economic development goals.
He proposed the OECD continue supporting Vietnam in post-pandemicsocio-economic recovery, consultancy on policies and resource mobilisation for inhigh-quality human resources development.
Chinh wished for the OECD’s continued support for the mobilisation of resources,particularly capital, technology, effective governance experience in order tohelp Vietnam perform restructuring and growth model transformation, andimplement commitments on greenhouse emission reduction at the COP26.
OECD Secretary General Cormann expressed his impression on Vietnam’s results incontrolling the pandemic as well as maintaining macro-economic stability andpositive economic momentum.
He welcomed Vietnam’s strong commitment on greenhouse emission reductionat COP26, saying it showed the country’s determination in joining hands torespond to challenges on climate change, while affirming the OECD’s pledge to accompanyVietnam in the process.
He stressed that Vietnam is the OECD’s important partner in Southeast Asia,wishing to closely cooperate with the country as well as other regional countriesin the coming time.
He underlined the importance of the Memorandum of Understanding onenhancing cooperation between Vietnam and the OECD for the 2022-26 period,saying it will create a framework for promoting bilateral collaboration inareas, especially in digital transformation, green growth, response to climatechange, completion of institutions, improvement of human resources quality.
Also at the meeting, the OECD official handed over to PM Chinh the OECD-freshlycompleted clean energy finance and investment policy review of Vietnam.
PM Chinh then witnessed the signing of the MoU on cooperation between Vietnamand the OECD for the 2022-26 period between Minister of Foreign Affairs BuiThanh Son and OECD Secretary General Mathis Cormann./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a Vietnam-France business forum on November 4 in the framework of his official visit to France and witnessed the exchange of 29 cooperative agreements between ministries, sectors, organisations and companies of Vietnam and partners from France and some European countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a meeting with Vietnamese and French doctors and medical experts in Paris on November 4 (local time) as part of his ongoing official visit to France.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his French counterpart, Jean Castex, have affirmed their determination to further deepen the Vietnam-France strategic partnership signed in 2013.
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 (standing in middle) witnesses the signing of the MoU on cooperation between Vietnam and the OECD for the 2022-26 period between Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and OECD Secretary General Mathis. (Photo: VNA) 
