Vietnam and Belgium have reviewed their all-round cooperation with satisfaction, agreeing that they will prioritise links in seaport, logistics, transport, green technology, hi-tech, aviation and outer space. At the talks in Brussels on October 13, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel were committed to maintaining the Vietnam – Belgium Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation mechanism, saying that the body needs to set orientations for the post-2015 agenda soon. Michel affirmed Belgium’s support to the signing of the European Union – Vietnam free trade agreement which, together with the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed in 2012, will lay the groundwork for joint work between EU member countries and Vietnam. Politically, both host and guest pledged to facilitate high-level visits and mutual support at multilateral forums and international organisations, such as the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and the … [Read more...] about Bản in : Vietnam, Belgium talk about priority links
Vietnam politics
Nhandan Newspaper – World public hails Vietnam’s political model and Doi Moi achievements
The CPV has affirmed its important leadership role, seen through significant achievements gained in the nation’s revolutionary cause. Under the leadership of the CPV, Vietnamese people are enjoying a life of prosperity and happiness, in a country of peace and stability, with a growing, flourishing economy, he said, adding that developing countries could learn from the model. * Many Japanese newspapers covered the 12th National Congress of the CPV. NHK World website, Sankei newspaper and Japan News 22 quoted a political report presented by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Congress, which called for further economic reform and acceleration of national modernisation and industrialisation, and stressed the importance of boosting anti-corruption efforts. The political report was also cited by Yomiuri newspaper as saying that the 30-year reform has brought about noted achievements for the country but that limitations still remain.The report highlighted the guidelines … [Read more...] about Nhandan Newspaper – World public hails Vietnam’s political model and Doi Moi achievements
Fostering Norway-Vietnam political relationship
The Hanoitimes - Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Norwegian State Secretary Tone Skogen have recently co-chaired the 8th political consultation at deputy foreign ministerial level. The Norwegian side lauded Viet Nam’s socio-economic achievements and its increasing role in Southeast Asia, confirming that Norway attaches importance to strengthening the friendship and effective cooperation with Viet Nam. The two sides hailed the positive developments in the multi-faceted partnership, agreeing to enhance all-level delegation exchanges and implement the agreements reached during the official visit to Viet Nam by Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg in April 2015. Both sides briefed about each country’s situation and discussed measures to bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of common concerns. Particularly, they agreed to foster cooperation in marine economic activities such as shipbuilding, fishing and aquaculture, energy, … [Read more...] about Fostering Norway-Vietnam political relationship
Vietnamese diplomat calls US-Vietnam dialogue a success
The Head of the Vietnamese delegation to the second US-Vietnam Political, Security and Defence Dialogue described the event as successful, effective with frank discussions on the issues of mutual concern. In his talks with the Vietnam News Agency after the dialogue ended, Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said the largest success of the dialogue was that a mutual understanding was gained. "Through the dialogue, the two countries have gained deeper understanding of many issues, which opens up possibilities for the establishment of bilateral cooperation in specific areas in the future," the diplomat said. He stressed that this dialogue targeted to materialise the statements made by the two countries' leaders during their visits to each other in the recent four years to further boost bilateral ties. "It is more important that the dialogue will help improve both sides' understanding, thus contributing better to strengthening their relations in all fields," said the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese diplomat calls US-Vietnam dialogue a success
Deputy PM welcomes Japan-Vietnam goodwill ambassador
Deputy PM Dzung highly appreciated the ambassador's efforts in promoting the Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange and humanitarian activities in support of Vietnamese disadvantaged children.He said that the Vietnam-Japan friendship and comprehensive cooperation has developed well, and Japan is now a large ODA provider for Vietnam as well as one of Vietnam's largest trade partners. Mr Dzung hoped that goodwill ambassador Sugi Ryotaro will continue to actively promote the two countries' friendship and comprehensive cooperation in the future.The goodwill ambassador said he believes that Japan-Vietnam political, economic, cultural and scientific cooperation will further develop in the interests of the two peoples as well as for peace and stability in the region and world. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM welcomes Japan-Vietnam goodwill ambassador