The ambassador noted that although Belgium is a small country with a population of only more than 10 million, the European country is a partner with great cooperation potential for Vietnam. As the center of Europe, Belgium has acted as a gateway for Vietnam to the European Union (E.U.). According to him, Vietnam and Belgium are both members of the International Organization of the Francophonie (IOF), and share many similarities in culture, which are favorable conditions for them to bolster their friendship. He added that the two countries have regularly exchanged high-ranking delegations. Agriculture is one of the successful cooperation areas between the two countries, said the diplomat, noting that the two sides set up their strategic partnership in agriculture from 2018. Belgium is one of the two strongest countries in Europe in agriculture, making it a great partner for Vietnam to build and develop an agricultural economy, he said. In terms of economy, after the E.U. - Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Belgium enjoy fruitful 50-year-ties: Ambassador
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Vietnam – Belgium traditional friendship receives renewed support
The two countries officially established diplomatic ties on March 22, 1973, just two months after the Paris Agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam was signed. Vietnam will long remember the wholehearted assistance from the Belgian government and people for its post-war reconstruction and recovery efforts. Over the past five decades, bilateral partnerships have flourished in various spheres, particularly politics - diplomacy, trade, agriculture, education - training, science and technology, and development cooperation at the federal, regional, and community levels. Belgium always attaches importance to relations with Vietnam and has established itself as an international partner substantially contributing to the Southeast Asian country’s successes via development cooperation programs. The two sides have also actively coordinated with each other at multilateral forums, especially the United Nations, the Asia - Europe Meeting (ASEM) and ASEAN - E.U. frameworks. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Belgium traditional friendship receives renewed support
Logo marking 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Belgium diplomatic ties announced
Speaking at the event, Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van den Bossche said the logo design contest for the occasion was open for Vietnamese designers and young artists. Through various media channels, the organizing board received 130 entries. The winning logo was designed by Ly Khanh Linh, a 22-year-old student from Graphic Design Faculty at FPT University. It was inspired by famous cultural heritages of both countries with the hope of conveying the message of cultural exchange and friendship. It will be used in all activities of Belgium in Vietnam this year. The ambassador said the Queen of Belgium plans to visit Vietnam in May 2023 as the Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF. In September, the Minister-President of Flanders will lead a delegation of enterprises to Vietnam. In the third quarter of 2024, the King and Queen of Belgium will pay a State visit to Vietnam. Belgium is now the sixth largest trade partner of Vietnam in the European Union (E.U.). With 82 projects worth … [Read more...] about Logo marking 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Belgium diplomatic ties announced
Vietnam, Italy enjoy strong partnership bilaterally and multilaterally
Tripodi said that Italy was one of the first Western countries to set up diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1973. Since then, the two sides have maintained their profound friendship and solidarity. During COVID-19, the Vietnamese government presented Italy with more than 300,000 masks, while Italy provided Vietnam with over 2.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, she noted. She underlined that for Italy, Vietnam is an important interlocutor and an essential partner to ensure balance and promote sustainable economic progress in the Indo-Pacific, a region that is playing a more central role than ever in international politics. Italy is strengthening its commitment to the implementation of the European Union (E.U.) Strategy. According to the Italian official, one of the bright spots in bilateral relations is the Joint Committee on economic cooperation, which has supported the two sides in obtaining achievements in economic and trade collaboration. Italy is pleased to organize the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Italy enjoy strong partnership bilaterally and multilaterally