Vietnam, Thailand note stronger strategic partnership at consultation
The Vietnamese Foreign Ministry and its Thai counterpart convened the sixth political consultation, saying that cooperation activities in 2016 reinforced the countries’ strategic partnership.
Thai Foreign Ministry officials at the consultation (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – The Vietnamese Foreign Ministryand its Thai counterpart convened the sixth political consultation in Bangkokon February 15, saying that cooperation activities in 2016 reinforced thecountries’ strategic partnership.
The two delegations, led by Deputy ForeignMinister Dang Dinh Quy and Permanent Secretary of the Thai Foreign MinistryBusaya Mathelin, discussed and agreed on a number of measures to enhancebilateral ties, including exchanging delegations and working to increase tradeto 20 billion USD by 2020.
Other measures were also devised to boostcooperation in security, defence, trade, investment, transport, labour,culture, tourism, education, and science-technology.
The officials agreed to resolve emerging issuesin a fraternal spirit and promote the realisation of an agreement on sendingVietnamese workers to Thailand in 2017.
Both sides will accelerate the opening of acoach route linking Thailand, Laos and Vietnam and a coastal route traversingThailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
At the consultation, they lauded the twocountries’ coordination at regional and international forums while exchangingviews on regional and global matters of shared concern.
They agreed to make joint efforts to strengthenthe solidarity of ASEAN and ensure the bloc’s central role in security andstrategic issues in the region. The officials also committed to promotingpeace, security and stability in the East Sea.
On this occasion, Busaya Mathelin thanked PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam for paying theirrespects to Thailand’s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Meeting with Deputy Minister Quy, Thai ForeignMinister Don Pramudwinai expressed his delight at the outcomes of theconsultation, adding that he wants the two sides to bolster collaboration. Healso voiced his hope that ASEAN will have a common voice in important regionaland international issues.
At another meeting, Quy and ApisakSombutcharoennon – Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies underThailand’s Defence Ministry – shared their views about the world and regionalsituation and agreed to step up the centre’s affiliation with researchinstitutes in Vietnam.-VNA
Thailand’s government is devising policies to support and promote investment abroad, which opens up opportunities for Vietnam to attract Thai foreign direct investment (FDI).
A conference to promote trade and investment ties between Vietnam and Thailand took place in Bangkok on December 14, as part of activities marking 40 years of diplomatic relations.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang received a delegation of the Command of Thai Royal Air force led by Commander-in-Chief Jolm Rungswang in Hanoi on January 10.
A road in the Thai province of Udon Thani has been named Thau Chin – the name that Vietnam’s President Ho Chi Minh used when he lived in Thailand 89 years ago.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Thai Foreign Ministry officials at the consultation (Photo: VNA) 
