Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Frano Matusic on March 12 co-chaired a political consultation between the two foreign ministries, aiming to review bilateral cooperation and seek ways to promote relations in the coming time, as well as exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (fourth from left) and other delegates at the event (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Zagreb (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign AffairsLe Thi Thu Hang and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and EuropeanAffairs of ﷺCroatia Frano Matusic on March 12 co-chaired a political consultation betweenthe two foreign ministries, aiming to review bilateral 𒐪cooperation and seek waysto promote relations in the coming time, as well as exchange views on regionaland international issues of mutual concern.
Hang affirmed that Vietnam always wants to strengthentraditional friendship with countries in the Balkans, of which Croatiais a priority, and congratulated Croatia on becoming an official member of the Eurozoneand the Schengen Area, which contributes to enhancing its position and role inthe European Union (EU) as well as in the international arena.
For his part, Frano Matusic expressed his impression ofVietnam's achievem🌠ents in socio-economic development and internationalintegration and affirmed a desire to enhance cooperationwith the Southeast Asia nation in traditional fields such as trade andinvestment while expanding to new fields such as logistics, digital economy,new energy, education-training and labour.
He held that Croatia is willing to cooperateand share experience with Vietnam on sustainable tourism development.
Croat🎃ia has demand for skilled labour in the fields ofconstruction and tourism, the diplomat said, emphasising the potential forcooperation in the field of logistics, bringing Vietnamese goods throughCroatia's Rijeka port to Centra🎃l and Eastern Europe and EU countries.
Deputy Minister Hang suggested Croatia create favourable conditions for Vietnam's agricultural products such as coffee, tropical fruits, textileproducts, and footwear to enter its market. Regarding cooperation orientations in the coming time, thetwo sides agreed to increase the exchange of delegations at all levels,especially high-level ones, thereby strengthening political trust and creatingmomentum to promote collaboration in all fields. They also consented to considerestablishing new cooperation mechanisms to further effectively exploit theEU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), as well as enhance cooperation inother fields such as security, defence, science-technology and education. Hang took the occasion to thank Croatia for being one of thefirst EU member countries to ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment ProtectionAgreement (EVIPA) and call on the Croatian side to persuade the remaining 10 EUcountries to soon ratify the EVIPA and support the European Commission (EC) to soonremove the "yellow card" warning imposed on Vietnam's seafood. The two sides agreed to coordinate to successfully organisecultural and art exchange activities in each country in 2024 on theoccasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties and closely coordinate at multilateral forums suchas the United Nations and within the ASEAN - EU framework.
Discussing international and regional issues of mutualconcern, they underscored the need to resolve conflicts by peaceful means onthe basis of international law and respect for the UN Charter.
Regarding the situation in the East Sea, both sides emphasisedthe importance of ensuring peace, st💦ability, security, safety and freedom ofnavigation and overflight in the East Sea, respecting international law,including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) andsupport the negotiation process of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC)between ASEAN and China./.
The ongoing official visit to Croatia by Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan will help intensify bilateral relations in multiple fields, Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary and Croatia Nguyen Thi Bich Thao has said.
Croatia always supports to boost ties with Vietnam in various areas and serves as a gateway for Vietnam to enhance cooperation with the European Union, Croatian President Zoran Milanović told visiting Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan during a meeting on October 10.
Vietnam always attaches importance to maintaining and strengthening its traditional friendship with countries in Eastern Europe, including Croatia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang told Croatian Ambassador to Malaysia and Vietnam Ivan Velimir Starcevic during a reception on November 2.
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.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (fourth from left) and other delegates at the event (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) 
