Category: Politics

Hanoi: President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 22 for a delegation of officials from Uzbekistan.

Son said the solidarity, friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Uzbekistan, cultivated by their Governments and people, rest on a foundation of profound understanding, mutual respect and trust.

He wished that in the upcoming time, VUFO would continue working closely with agencies and embassy of Uzbekistan and various partners to facilitate connectivity and create conditions for further mutual understanding and bilateral cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, investment, culture, education, sports and tourism.

Notably, Son suggested that the Uzbekistani Government consider promptly opening a representative office in Hanoi, while Vietnam explores the possibility of reopening its representative office in Tashkent. Such offices, acting as crucial bridges, would play a pivotal role in promoting cooperative relations across se
ctors, including people-to-people diplomacy.

Zulaykho Makhkamova, Vice Prime Minister and Chairwoman of the State Committee of Family and Women, said the newly re-elected President of Uzbekistan has urged ministries and agencies to take measures to enhance cooperation with Vietnam across all aspects. The purpose of this visit is to further strengthen collaboration between the two countries in various fields, providing a robust foundation for the deepening of diplomatic relations and friendship between their people.

Iqboljon Ergashev, Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Silk and Wool Industry of Uzbekistan, affirmed that Vietnam and Uzbekistan hold great potential for collaboration in various sectors.

Uzbekistan is renowned for its cotton products, while Vietnam is well-known for silk, presenting an opportunity for mutual learning and cooperation, he said, adding that Uzbekistan is keen on gaining experience in silk production from Vietnam, and there are plans in place to strengthen bilateral c
ollaboration in the silk and wool industry.

He expressed hope that following the visit, the cooperation between the two countries will be further boosted./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue paid pre-Tet visits to the families of late top legislators Bui Bang Doan and Le Quang Dao on January 22.

He offered incense in tribute to Doan and Dao, who contributed greatly to the revolutionary cause of the Party, people and National Assembly.

Meeting Nguyen Nguyet Tue, spouse of late NA Chairman Le Quang Dao, and doctor Bui Nghia, son of late head of the NA Standing Committee (now NA Chairman) Bui Bang Doan, Hue highlighted the achievements across politics, diplomacy, economy, society and security and defence that the country has carved out over the past years.

Inheriting and promoting the success of the legislature of previous tenures, with significant contributions made by Doan and Dao, the 15th NA has made a multitude of innovations that help improve the operation quality and efficiency and receive enthusiastic support and confidence from voters and people nationwide, he said.

He underscored that at its freshly concluded 5th extraordinary m
eeting, the NA adopted several important bills, including revised land law and revised law on credit institutions, adding the NA Standing Committee and competent quarters are making meticulous preparations for a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the first general election of Vietnam (January 1, 1946-2026) with part of it dedicated to Doan and Dao.

Hue took the occasion to extend the warmest Tet greetings to the families of the late parliamentary leaders, expressing his hope that they will continue contributing to the national construction cause as desired by the late leaders. For their parts, the representatives of Doan and Dao’s families thanked the top legislator for the visit and Tet greetings.

Doan was the head of the NA Standing Committee between 1946 and 1955, during which he promoted national solidarity to mobilise people from all walks of life to join the resistance war to protect the nation. Besides, he made considerable contributions to the restructuring of the Government as well as rolled
out effective economic, agricultural tax and land policies.

As the Chairman of the 8th NA (1987-1992), Dao was responsible for building a legal framework that served as a foundation for the country’s renewal process initiated by the Party at its 6th National Congress./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Binh Duong: The southern province of Binh Duong wants to develop the friendship and cooperation with Siheung city of the Republic of Korea’s Gyeonggi province so as to bolster socio-economic development in each locality, contributing to national and regional prosperity, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Van Minh said on January 22.

Hosting a reception for a delegation from Siheung city led by Mayor Lim Byeong Taek, Minh briefed the guests on the province’s socio-economic development during the renewal process, including foreign investors’ registration of 40 billion USD in more than 4,000 projects.

Over the past time, the province has paid heed to expanding economic development cooperation with many countries, territories and cities across the globe, he said, adding Binh Duong has set up bilateral ties with 13 cities and provinces, including Daejeon city. The province’s Thu Dau Mot city will sign a cooperation deal with Siheung city in the coming time.

Lim Byeong Taek, for his part, spoke hig
hly of the close collaboration between Binh Duong and Korean localities, laying stress on the Vietnamese province’s support for Korean enterprises over years.

He said Siheung will ink a cooperation agreement with Thu Dau Mot city across several socio-economic areas.

With 3.3 billion USD funneled into 763 projects, the RoK currently ranks 5th among 65 countries and territories landing investment in Binh Duong province. The investment capital is injected into the fields of automobile supporting industry, health care, pharmaceuticals, food processing, garment and textile, footwear, among others.

Leaders of the province have pledged to accompany Korean enterprises, remove bottlenecks and create favourable conditions for them to operate effectively in the locality./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 22 for Governor of Fukuoka prefecture Hattori Seitaro, the first leader of a Japanese prefecture to visit Vietnam this year.

President Thuong said the visit contributed to further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world between Vietnam and Japan.

Commending the fruitful collaboration between Hanoi and Fukuoka, he expressed his hope for the continued development of new and more effective cooperation programmes during the visit.

The President suggested the Governor facilitate people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and Japan, and specifically between Hanoi and Fukuoka, especially holiday tourism for Japanese students to visit Vietnam and vice versa.

In addition to encouraging Japanese businesses and those from Fukuoka to expand their operations in Vietnam, he emphasised the importance of partnership with Vietnamese firms, especially in the areas of their strength such as highly s
killed workforce training.

The President wished that leaders of Fukuoka would continue providing the best conditions for Vietnamese people and welcoming more Vietnamese to the country for study and working in the near future.

The Governor, for his part, said Fukuoka and Hanoi would continue discussing and launching new cooperation programmes during his visit.

Alongside friendly cooperation activities, Fukuoka has focused on people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, especially fostering exchanges with Vietnamese who are studying and living in the prefecture, he said.

Expressing his desire to further enhance cooperation and exchange activities across various fields between Fukuoka and Hanoi, he looked forward to receiving support from the President in this endeavor./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Phnom Penh: Nearly 500 gifts and scholarships have been presented to Cambodians of Vietnamese origin in Phnom Penh and Kandal province of Cambodia, in an endeavor to bring a more warm and happy Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival to them.

The event, lasting from January 21-23, is a joint effort by Sen Vang Advertising Commercial JSC, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the Khmer-Vietnamese Association in Cambodia (KVA), and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia.

Each gift, meticulously composed of books, clothing, sweets and essential items, is designed to bring joy and warmth to students, children of KVA officials and disadvantaged families.

KVA President Sim Chy said in the coming time, KVA will work closely with the Vietnamese Embassy, representative agencies, along with businesses at home and abroad, to hold impactful activities in support of Cambodians of Vietnamese origin, particularly addressing concerns related to their legal documents, living standards and access to education for t
heir children.

As the Lunar New Year 2024 approaches, a number of Vietnamese enterprises and philanthropists have been actively visiting various Cambodian localities to deliver heartfelt gifts to poor families of Vietnamese descent./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bucharest: Romanian Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu chaired a welcome ceremony in Bucharest on January 22 morning (local time) for Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is in the country for an official visit.

Following the ceremony, the two leaders held talks at the Victoria Palace.

The visit, the first delegation exchange at the prime ministerial level between the two countries in five years, is taking place in the context of good development of the nearly-75-year-old Vietnam – Romania traditional ties and cooperation.

During his stay in Romania, PM Chinh will hold talks and have meetings with the Prime Minister, the President, the President of the Senate and the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania.

He will visit some Romanian localities and universities, attend the Vietnam – Romania business forum, receive representatives from the Romania – Vietnam Friendship Association, and meet staff at the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese community in the country.

The visit aims at deep
ening the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, creating new driving forces to bolster bilateral collaboration across the fields of Romania’s strengths and in line with Vietnam’s development needs such as agriculture, processing and manufacturing, and health care.

Besides, it is expected to strengthen business cooperation and lure investment in potential fields, contributing to boosting the Vietnam – European Union ties.

Romania was one of the first 10 countries in the world to recognise and establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam.

While holding the rotating presidency of the EU, Romania worked to push ahead with the negotiation and signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

The two-way trade hit 425 million USD in 2022. As of the end of that year, Romania had five valid projects with total registered capital of 1.56 million USD, ranking 42nd among the 143 countries and territories investing in
Vietnam./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency