Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam have working sessions with representatives from many ministries of Namibia to discuss possibility of fostering economic and trade cooperation between the two nations in the future.
Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam have working sessions withrepresentatives from many ministries of Namibia to discuss possibility offostering economic and trade cooperation between the two nations in the future.
At the meetings during his recent working visit to Namibia, the Deputy FM recalledvaluable support of the Namibian Government and people for Vietnam’s struggle fornational liberation in the past, and hoped the country will successfully assumethe position of presidency of the Southern African Development Community.
He also affirmed Vietnam’s support for the 4th National Development Programmeof Namibian President Hage Geingob.
The two sides stressed the need to boosteconomic links on a par with the political relations between the two countries.
They agreed to further push connection between the two countries’chambers of commerce, and push exchange of goods, especially those of strengthsuch as beef, cattle meat, minerals of Namibia; and agricultural machinery,fertilizer, textiles, machinery components, and telephone of Vietnam.
The Namibian side expressed their desire to attract Vietnam’s investment andcooperate with the Southeast Asian nation in tourism , energy, cotton growingand processing, breeding, and technical vocational training.
Namibia pledged to soon ratify the agreement on visa exemption for diplomaticand official passport holders signed between the two countries in 2013.
Namtook the occasion to hand over a letter of President Tran Dai Quang to HageGeingob, which suggested Namibia support Vietnam's candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council in 2020-2021 tenure.
The Namibian side promised to consider its support for Vietnam in the next year’selection for the seat.
The two sides compared their notes of regional and international issues ofcommon concern, and agreed on the importance of international law, dialogue andpeaceful settlement of disputes.
The Vietnamese official also informed the Namibian side of the history of disputesin the East Sea, recent relevant developments, and viewpoints of concernedparties.-VNA
Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba’s November 18-20 visit to Vietnam affirms the African country’s wish to foster cooperation with Vietnam, especially in investment, trade, agro-forestry, seafood, education and aviation.
Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba arrived in Hanoi on November 18, starting his three-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang.
Vietnam has always attached importance to and wants to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with African countries, including Namibia , for the pragmatic interests of the two peoples.
Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba left Hanoi on November 21, concluding his four-day State visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang.
Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba spoke highly of the great achievements Vietnam has made while meeting with the new Vietnamese ambassador to the country.
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.
