Vietnam-RoK relations become increasingly important in coming time: expert
Today, Vietnam in particular and Southeast Asia and Asia in general hold a more strategic position. With a comprehensive strategic partnership, the bilateral relations become a mutually supportive and mutually beneficial relationship.
Kwon Hyuk Min (C) speaks with a VNA correspondent in the Republic of Korea about Viet Nam–RoK relations. (Photo: VNA)
Seoul (VNA) – Bilateral re🎃lations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will become increasingly important in the coming time, said Kwon Hyuk Min, special advisor for international economic policy to the Presidential Election Committee of nඣewly-elected President Lee Jae-myung.
Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondents in Seoul on the occasion President Lee took office on June 4, Kwon said that the RoK and Vietnam have had a long-term cooperative relationship on many fronts.
Today, Vietnam in particular and Southeast Asia and Asia in general hold a more strategic position. With a comprehensive strategic partnership, the bilateral relations become a mutually supportive and mutually beneficial relationship.
Kwon emphasised the important role of Vietnam as nearly 10,000 Korean enterprises are operating in Vietnam. Now is time for Vietnam's development to also mean the growth and development of the RoK.
The RoK's newly-elected President Lee Jae-myung. (Photo: Yonhap/VNA)
The RoK-Vietnam relationship is now not just simple economic cooperation, Kwon said, noting that it can be described as a relationship of mutual survival. The US's high tariffs are causing great difficulties for businesses. The difficulties that the Korean businesses are facing will also affect Vietnam. Therefore, the government of new President Lee will focus on preparing for the first summit with US President Donald Trump. If the negotiations between the RoK and the US generate results, it means that relations with many other countries will also change.
Kwon said that Korean businesses are looking forward to the results of the high-level negotiations of the new government. He said that the practical policies of the RoK's new government and the "America First" strategy of US President Trump seem to be in harmony. Therefore, there are many opportunities for the two sides to open up through high-level talks.
This year, the RoK will host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju city. The country is considering ways to connect with Vietnam not only in the economic field but also special issues that Vietnam is interested in such as nuclear power, or high-speed railways. So, Vietnamese leaders can discuss such issues when attending the APEC meeting, Kwon added./.
Party General Secretary To Lam noted considerable progress in political trust, alongside economic, tourism, and sci-tech collaboration, positioning Vietnam and the RoK as key partners on the back of leaders’ political will and support of their people.
In their messages, Party General Secretary Lam and President Cuong expressed their firm belief that with the prestige, mettle, and strategic vision of President Lee, the RoK will continue to develop strongly, achieve greater accomplishments, and affirming its international role and standing in the coming time.
The discussion provided numerous policy recommendations for Vietnam, including the formation of a strategic industrial development policy driven by an innovation ecosystem.
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.
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.
