Argentine President’s Vietnam visit – chance to boost bilateral ties
Argentine President Mauricio Macri’s State visit to Vietnam from February 19-21 will be a chance for the two countries to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, with a hope to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership.
Hanoi (VNA) – Argentine President Mauricio Macri’s State visitto Vietnam from February 19-21 will be a chance for the two countries toenhance cooperation in trade and investment, with a hope to deepen thebilateral strategic partnership.
The visit also demonstrates the importance of Vietnam in Argentina’s externalpolicy towards Asia in general and Southeast Asia in particular, especiallyafter the Latin American nation signed Treaty of Amity and Cooperation inSoutheast Asia (TAC) in August 2018.
Vietnam and Argentinaestablished their diplomatic ties on October 25, 1973. Since then, both sideshave organised regular delegation exchanges. Last year, they successfully helda lot of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of their diplomaticrelations.
Over the past years,the countries have established numerous mechanisms to boost multi-facetedcooperation. They have also signed various cooperation agreements, includingthose on investment encouragement and protection, economic-trade cooperation,scientific-technological cooperation, cultural-educational cooperation andcollaboration in the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Vietnam and Argentinahave also supported each other and coordinated effectively at multilateralforums such as the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation, the Forumfor East Asia-Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC), and the South-SouthCooperation within the UN framework.
Vietnamese Ambassadorto Argentina Dang Xuan Dung said that despite complicated developments in theworld’s and regions’ situations, the bilateral relations, especially in trade,continue to develop well.
Two-way tradeincreased from 1.4 billion USD in 2013 to 2.9 billion USD last year - thehighest figure between Argentina and any Southeast Asian country. With thisresult, Argentina became Vietnam’s second largest trade partner in LatinAmerica, while Vietnam is its fifth biggest import market globally. The twosides are working to raise the bilateral trade to 5 billion USD as soon aspossible.
Currently, the LatinAmerican nation is running four investment projects in Vietnam, ranking 106th among the 129 nations and territories pouring capital into the Southeast Asiancountry.
Collaboration intourism, culture and education between Vietnam and Argentina is also developingrapidly, reflected through exchanges between their universities and arttroupes. Each year, Vietnam welcomes around 10,000 Argentine tourists.-VNA
President of Argentina Mauricio Macri will pay a State visit to Vietnam from February 19 to 21, which will create a push for bilateral cooperation in the time ahead, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Dang Xuan Dung.
The upcoming visit of President Maurico Macri to Vietnam is significant to Argentina due to the important role of the Southeast Asian country in the current overall international relations of Argentina, Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Jorge Faurie has stated.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Argentine President Mauricio Macri (Source: VNA) 
