Deputy FM meets Colombian counterpart on P4G Summit sidelines
Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet proposed that Vietnam and Colombia step up high-level mutual visits, make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, and foster linkages to create a favourable environment and framework for advancing economic ties.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet (right) and Colombian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir at their meeting in Hanoi on April 16. (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet hosted a meeting with Colombian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir in Hanoi on April 16, as part of the latter’s trip to Vietnam to attend the 4th Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit.
During the meeting, Deputy Minister Viet expressed his pleasure at the progress in Vietnam – Colombia relations, particularly in economic and trade cooperation. He noted that Colombia is one of Vietnam’s key trading partners in Latin America, with bilateral trade surpassing 670 million USD last year.
He proposed that the two sides step up high-level mutual visits, make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, and foster linkages to create a favourable environment and framework for advancing economic ties.
For his part, Vice Minister Mauricio Jaramillo affirmed that Colombia treasures its relationship with Vietnam and recognises the broad potential for bilateral cooperation, not only in trade and economy but also in education, green energy, renewable energy, and climate change response.
He stressed that Colombia, as an active member of both the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Pacific Alliance (PA), is ready to help deepen ties between these regional blocs and Vietnam as well as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
On this occasion, the two diplomats also discussed global developments and challenges to peace, stability, development, and multilateralism worldwide.
𝔉 They agreed to bolster the countries' cooperation at international organisations, promote the role of international law and multilateralism, and enhance inter-regional connectivity between East Asia and Latin America./.
A delegation of the National Assembly (NA)'s Committee for External Relations led by its Chairman Vu Hai Ha, who is also a member of the Party Central Committee, made a working visit to the Republic of Colombia from July 20-23, as part of the NA’s foreign affair programme this year.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and Colombia, together with the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has held a ceremony in Bogota to mark the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam-Colombia diplomatic relations.
President of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia Andrés David Calle Aguas hosted a reception on March 5 for Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia Vu Trung My, during which he urged the two countries to consider establishing the Colombia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group.
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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.
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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.
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