The Foreign Ministries of Vietnam and Mexico agreed to take measures to boost the bilateral cooperation between the two nations in an intensive, practical and effective manner.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Foreign Ministries of Vietnam and Mexico agreed to take measures to boost the bilateral cooperation between theඣ two nations in an in🐟tensive, practical and effective manner.
During the fourth political consultation at deputy foreign ministerial level in Hanoi on September 7 jointly chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc and his Mexican counterpart Carlos de Icaza, the two sides agreed to enhance delegation exchanges and contacts at high levels as well as between ministries, localities and enterprises.
They updated each other on the situation in their respective countries and reviewed bilateral affiliation over recent time.
They highlighted the joint activities to mark the 40th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Mexico in 2015.
Bilateral trade reached 2.2 billion USD last year, a 10-fold increase from 2005, while ties in culture, education, health care also saw expansion.
The two sides agreed that there is potential for cooperation in trade, agro-fishery, manufacturing and processing, energy – oil and gas, mining and biotechnology.
They agreed to early set the Vietnam – Mexico Joint Committee on economic, trade and investment cooperation working under the agreement signed on February 4, 2016, and accelerate negotiations on a series of agreements including those on double taxation avoidance and customs cooperation.
The two sides intended to work together to exploit benefits from multilateral economic mechanisms such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) to which they are members.
The two sides also affirmed they will continue supporting each other at international organisations and multilateral forums, and shared the view on the settlement of disputes by peaceful measures on the basis of respecting international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982) without using force or threatening to use force.
During the stay, 𒉰the Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister had a working session with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh and attended a workshop on investment opportunities in Mexico.-VNA
Vietnam and Mexico will shake hands on a multi-faceted cooperation between the two economies, especially after their parliaments approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement.
A delegation from the National Hospital of Acupuncture (NHA) paid a working visit to Mexico from June 18-24 to seek the possibility of expanding cooperation in this traditional medical treatment.
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.
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.
A Vietnam-Mexico business forum (Source: VNA)
