Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh (centre, right) meets Minister-President of Lower Saxony Stephan Weil (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh paid aworking visit to Hannover city, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) state on March 15-16.
In meetings with local officials, Minh reviewed the situation and prospectsof the Vietnam-Germany relations, affirming that the bilateral StrategicPartnership has been strongly promoted in various fields.
He thanked the state’s administration for creatingfavourable conditions for the 10,000-strong Vietnamese communityliving and working in the state so that they can contribute actively to socio-economicdevelopment in the host country, as well as the two nations’ friendship.
Stephan Weil, Minister-President of Lower Saxony, expressed his impression at the dynamicdevelopment of Vietnam in recent decades, saying that Vietnam, with its geostrategicposition and strong economic growth, has become an attractive destination inthe region.
He told the ambassador that he will lead a delegation of thestate’s enterprises to visit Vietnam in October to connect and seek cooperationopportunities.
He agreed with Minh’s idea on the two countries’ cooperationpotential in renewable and green energies, noting that Lower Saxony has strengths in wind energy and wants tocooperate with Vietnam to exploit offshore wind power.
Vice Chair of the Landtag (State Parliament) BarbaraOtte-Kinast stressed that in addition to automobile industry and wind power, LowerSaxony also has great strengths in agriculture and is interested in consumerprotection.
She suggested the state and Vietnam can study and cooperate intechnology transfer and know-how on agricultural machinery, and product qualitycontrol system, adding that the state’s agencies in different fields have plans to organisevisits in the coming time to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam.
Ambassador Minh showed his hope to continue receiving BarbaraOtte-Kinast’s support for tightening friendship between the two governments andpeoples./.
The second meeting of the Vietnam-Germany Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation took place at the headquarters of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in Berlin on February 23.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung led a Vietnamese delegation to visit Germany from February 23 to 25, working with German departments on measures to concretize cooperation with Europe's largest economy, especially in agriculture and innovation.
Four Vietnamese firms - Bamboo Airways, VinFast, Vietnam Airlines, and Vietin Bank - are joining the small- and medium-sized (SME) businesses’ day held by the German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (BVMW) on March 1.
As many as 43 Vietnamese travel agencies are introducing attractive tourism products and services at the International Travel Trade Show (ITB) 2023, which takes place in Berlin, Germany from March 7-9.
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.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh (centre, right) meets Minister-President of Lower Saxony Stephan Weil (Photo: VNA) 
