Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Nguyen Van Thao attended the third edition of the ASEAN Day jointly held by Luxembourg’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs, Ministry of the Economy, and Chamber of Commerce, and the ASEAN Brussels Committee on May 4.
Delegates participating in ASEAN Day pose for a photo (Photo: VNA)
Brussels (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg NguyenVan Thao attended the third edition of the ASEAN Day jointly held by Luxembourg’sMinistry for Foreign and European Affairs, Ministry of the Economy, and Chamberof Commerce, and the ASEAN Brussels Committee on May 4.
Speaking at the event, Luxembourg Foreign Minister JeanAsselborn emphasised that Luxembourg attaches great importance to its relationswith Southeast Asian countries, and hopes to further strengthen economiccooperation and expand connectivity with the ASEAN in various fields fromfinance, investment, fintech, transportation, logistics, to information andcommunication technology.
Meanwhile, Economy Minister Franz Fayot and Chamber ofCommerce President Luc Frieden expressed satisfaction with sustainable growthin trade exchanges between the two sides, from 205 million EUR (216.1 millionUSD) in 2019 to 273.8 million EUR last year. The officials also outlinedmeasures to further strengthen economic, trade and financial cooperation.
The parties also exchanged views on several regional andinternational issues of mutual concern.
Participating delegates and businesses appreciated the role,position and great potential of ASEAN, including Vietnam. Many praisedVietnam's economic achievements, and its government's efforts for post-pandemic recovery andgreen and sustainable development. They agreed Vietnam is one ofLuxembourg's most important partners in ASEAN, adding that it is necessary tocontinue to take advantage of existing agreements, including theVietnam-Luxembourg Free Trade Agreement, and seek cooperation opportunities innew fields.
Ambassador Thao appreciated Luxembourg's position as one ofthe leading European and global financial and technology centers, and emphasisedthe complementarity of Luxembourg and EU economies with those of Southeast Asia.
The two sides still have great potential and opportunities tostrengthen cooperation, he stated, adding that the Vietnamese Government alwayswelcomes and creates favourable conditions for Luxembourg businesses to investand promote their strengths in such fields as finance, air transport, tourism,and construction./.
The Government of Luxembourg has supported Vietnam's National Expanded Programme on Immunisation through providing the Southeast Asian country with cold-chain equipment and other specialised equipment for vaccine and blood preservation, especially in mountainous, remote and border areas and islands, said Honorary Consul of Luxembourg in Vietnam Tran Hong Quang.
Vietnam stands ready to create favourable conditions for Luxembourg investors to expand business in areas of both countries’ shared interest, Ambassador to Luxembourg Nguyen Van Thao said after presenting his credentials to Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri on November 17.
A get-together was held on February 11 in Brussels, with the participation of more than 50 overseas Vietnamese in Belgium and Luxembourg, on the occasion of the new lunar year.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg Nguyen Van Thao has paid a visit to Luxembourg during which he met with officials from a number of local ministries, organisations and corporations to seek stronger economic cooperation between 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.
Delegates participating in ASEAN Day pose for a photo (Photo: VNA) 
