Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Belgian counterpart, Charles Michel, shake hands before their talks in Brussels on October 16 (Photo: VNA) Brussels (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Belgian counterpart, Charles Michel, highlighted the strides in the two countries’ relations in numerous spheres during their talks in Brussels on the afternoon of October 16 (local time). PM Phuc, who is on an official visit to Belgium, said Vietnam will always treasure its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the European nation. He thanked PM Michel and the Belgian Government for supporting bilateral ties over the years. Michel noted that the trip – which takes place on the threshold of the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit and amidst the 45th founding anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties – will create a new driving force for bilateral connections to grow strongly. The two PMs said that Vietnam-Belgium … [Read more...] about PMs hold talks on progress of Vietnam-Belgium relations
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Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in various fields
Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in various fieldsThe Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L, back row) and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel witness the signing of a strategic partnership agreement on agriculture between the two governments – PHOTO: VGP HCMC – Vietnam and Belgium are committed to fostering their cooperation in multiple fields, especially business and investment, their government heads said at a joint press conference in Brussels on October 16. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his high-ranking delegation arrived in the capital of Belgium, where he is scheduled to attend the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit – a political dialogue forum to enhance relations and various forms of cooperation between its partners, pay a working visit to the European Union and make an official visit to Belgium. His attendance at the summit and subsequent visits are being made at the invitation of President of the European … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in various fields
Cooperative agreements between VN, Belgium inked
Strategic partnership agreement on agriculture between the Governments of Viet Nam and Belgium - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu These agreements include: 1-Strategic partnership agreement on agriculture between the Governments of Viet Nam and Belgium. 2- Memorandum of understanding (MoU) on improving food safety and hygiene between the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain of Belgium. MoU on establishing a bilateral political consultation mechanism between the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu 3- MoU on establishing a bilateral political consultation mechanism between the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. 4- MoU on cooperation in … [Read more...] about Cooperative agreements between VN, Belgium inked
Vietnam and Belgium promote cooperation in multiple fields
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel co-chaired the press conference following their talks. The Vietnamese PM said he and PM Charles Michel had agreed to bolster ties in agriculture, education-training, culture, transport and facilitation of business and investment, especially when the Vietnam—EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed soon. He told the press that many Belgian-invested projects in Vietnam have been successful, adding that Vietnam is making constant efforts to improve its investment environment. He added that Belgium had agreed to push for the signing of the Vietnam—EU Free Trade Agreement, thus facilitating trade and investment between the two countries. Phuc announced that he had invited the Belgian PM to visit Vietnam and his invitation had been accepted. PM Charles Michel said besides many important issues to bolster the two countries’ economic partnership, especially in trade and investment, the two sides also considered … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Belgium promote cooperation in multiple fields
Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in multiple fields
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel witness the signing of some cooperation documents between agencies and businesses of the two countries. (Photo: VNA) Brussels (VNA) – The Prime Ministers of Vietnam and Belgium announced at a joint press conference in Brussels on October 16 that they had agreed to promote cooperation between the two countries in multiple fields. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel co-chaired the press conference following their talks. The Vietnamese PM said he and PM Charles Michel had agreed to bolster ties in agriculture, eduction-training, culture, transport and facilitation of business and investment, especially when the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed soon. He told the press that many Belgian-invested projects in Vietnam have been successful, adding that Vietnam is making constant efforts to improve its investment environment. He added that Belgian had agreed to push for the signing of … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belgium promote cooperation in multiple fields