Vietnam, Thailand agree to deepen enhanced strategic partnership
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung and Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Thani Thongphakdi exchanged views on cooperation between the two countries and ministries, along with regional and international issues of shared concern, during their online talks on February 24.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Minister ofForeign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung and Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs ofThailand Thani Thongphakdi exchanged views on cooperation between the twocountries and ministries, along with regional and international issues of sharedconcern, during their online talks on February 24.
Dung thanked the Thai government for facilitatingflights bringing Vietnamese citizens home, and supporting those who arestudying and living in Thailand.
He suggested Thailand limit trade barriers, exchange informationabout export-import regulations and procedures, and further support and closelycooperate with Vietnam in regional and international organisations and forums.
Thani congratulated Vietnam on thesuccessful organisation of the 13th National Congress of theCommunist Party of Vietnam, and its outstanding performance of the ASEAN Chairmanship2020.
Thailand attaches importance to and has worked to continuouslyconsolidate and strengthen the fine bilateral friendship, the official said.
Vietnam has become a model in the COVID-19 combat worldwide,he said, stressing that Thailand will continue its close coordination withVietnam in fighting the pandemic and reviving supply chains, as well as in theefforts to access safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.
Thailand also backs initiatives put forth by Vietnam inits capacity as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
The two sides agreed to deepening the enhancedstrategic partnership between Vietnam and Thailand in an effective manner, increase the exchange of all-level visits, and maintain bilateral cooperationmechanisms.
Vietnam and Thailand will work together to organiseactivities celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, sign an action programme implementing the enhancedstrategic partnership, and a cooperation agreement between the two foreign ministriesfor 2021-2025.
They have also targeted a balanced trade and set a goal of 20 billion USD in bilateraltrade revenue a year in the coming time.
The two countries will continue their close collaborationwithin sub-regional cooperation frameworks, and in building the ASEANCommunity, and accelerating the ratification and implementation of the RegionalComprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.
Regarding the East Sea issues, the officials sharedthe views that ASEAN needs to maintain its solidarity, common voice and centrality,while persistently pursuing agreed principles, and promoting the observance ofinternational law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)./.
Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has suggested that the country and Vietnam set up a bilateral cooperation mechanism in animal health.
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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.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung (Photo: VNA) 
