Hanoi (VNA) –🍌 Slovakia regards Vietnam as a top important partner in Asia, Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanár told Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovakia Pham Truong Giang.
At their May 13 meeting, Giang also affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Slovakia.
The diplomat expressed his belief that the bilateral relationship has much potential for further development in the coming time.
The ambassador said he was delighted to see that Slovakia officially recognised the Vietnamese community as the 14th ethnic minority community in the country in 2023 with core members being former students, interns, researchers, and workers in former Czechoslovakia, part of which is now Slovakia.
He hoped that Slovakia will continue to create favourable conditions for the community to integrate, develop stably, and make positive contributions to the socio-economic development of Slovakia while acting as a sustainable bridge to promote the friendship between the two countries.
For his part, the Slovak minister lauded Vietnam's outstanding socio-economic achievements, its important role in ASEAN, and its growing international reputation globally.
Vietnam and Slovakia have potential for expanding cooperation in many fields such as economy, tourism, nuclear energy, and defence industry, he said.
The official expressed his hope that Vietnam will consider upgrading bilateral relations to a strategic partnership and applying visa exemption for Slovak citizens.
He proposed the two sides soon resume meetings of the intergovernmental committee to effectively tap their cooperation potential.
The two sides agreed to maintain coordination in organising practical commemorative activities in 2025, promote delegation exchanges at all levels, especially high-level ones to enhance political trust, expand and promote the signing of cooperation agreements in areas of mutual interest, and study ways to simplify procedures for legalising documents and exempting visas.
On this occasion, Blanár thanked Vietnam for supporting Slovakia's candidates to the United Nations Security Council, expressing his wish for mutual support for each other's candidates to other important international mechanisms such as the Human Rights Council, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Board of Directors./.
The two sides discussed orientations for enhancing collaboration on the basis of a cooperation agreement on crime prevention signed between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Slovak Ministry of Interior.
Deputy Minister Estok underscored Slovakia’s recognition of Vietnam’s international role and praised bilateral coordination in supporting each other’s candidacies for international organisations.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Slovakia has introduced the image of land and people of Vietnam at a summer camp held by the University of Economics in Bratislava from July 15-19.
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.
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.
