Vice State President holds talks with South African counterpart
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile on September 15, within the framework of her official visit to the country.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan holds talks with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile. (Photo: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) – Vice State President VoThi Anh Xuan held talks with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile onSeptember 15, within the framework of her official visit to the country.
Xuan spoke highly of South Africa’s leading role in thecontinent as well as its important contributions to international forums, and congratulatedthe country on successfully organising the recent BRICS Summit.
For his part, Paul Mashatile welcomed the Vietnamese VicePresident’s visit and described it as an important event taking place on theoccasion of the two countries celebrating the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relatio꧋ns (1993 - 2023).
He expressed his impression with Vietnam’s dynamicdevelopment achievements as well as its increasing role and position inSoutheast Asia and the Asia-Pacific, and emphasised that solidarity andmutual supports in the fight for national independence and freedom are importantfactors for the two countries to promote multi-faceted cooperation in national construction and development. The two sides spoke highly of the positivedevelopments in cooperative relations between the two countries over the pastthree decades.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan meets General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP) Solly Mapaila. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam and South Africa have become important partners of eachother in Africa and Southeast Asia. South Africa is currently Vietnam's largesttrade partner in Africa, with two-way turnover reaching nearly 1.3 billion USDin 2022.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Minister of South African Public Enterprises Pravin Ghordan. (Photo: VNA)
Collaboration in defence-security, economic, agricultural investment, culture,education-training and people-to-people exchanges has also made positiveprogress.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan cuts the ribbon at an inauguration ceremony of the Vietnamese Cultural Space in South Africa. (Photo: VNA)
On the same day, Xuan metGeneral Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP) Solly Mapaila and Minister of South African Public Enterprises Pravin Ghordan, cut the ribbon at aninauguration ceremony of the Vietnamese Cultural Space in South Africa, and attended a ceremony to mark the78th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day and the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Africa./.
Vietnam and South Africa boast substantial potential for expanding bilateral trade, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang told a seminar on economic cooperation in Pretoria on September 14.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meeting with Secretary General of South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress (ANC) Fikile Mbalula in Johannesburg on September 14, within the framework of her official visit to the country.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan holds talks with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile. (Photo: VNA) 
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan meets General Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP) Solly Mapaila. (Photo: VNA) 
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Minister of South African Public Enterprises Pravin Ghordan. (Photo: VNA) 
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan cuts the ribbon at an inauguration ceremony of the Vietnamese Cultural Space in South Africa. (Photo: VNA) 
