Deputy PM receives Australia's Special Envoy for Southeast Asia
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 17 for Nicholas Moore, Australia's Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (R) shakes hands with Nicholas Moore, Australia's Special Envoy for Southeast Asia. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quanghosted a reception in Hanoi on May 17 for Nicholas Moore, Australia's SpecialEnvoy for Southeast Asia, who is on a working visit to Vietnam.
Quang spoke highly of the fine development of bilateralrelations, with two-way trade hitting 15.7 billion USD in 2022, up 26.7%year-on-year, making Australia Vietnam’s seventh largest trade partner, and Vietnam the 10th largest trader with Australia.
Nicholas Moore said that the Australian Government andbusiness community appreciate the "quality" of theVietnam-Australia ties, and affirmed that the relationship with Vietnamis a "priority" of the Australian Government.
At the meeting, the two sides discussed measures to moreeffectively tap cooperation potential, especially in trade and investment,through increasing the awareness of the business community and consumers of thetwo countries, expanding market access opportunities, and cooperating toimprove the capacity of enterprises.
The Deputy PM affirmed that the Vietnamese Government alwayslistens to the opinions of enterprises and helps them deal with difficulties, while building a more favorable business and investment environment.
He proposed Australia support and share experience withVietnam in the fields of renewable energy, digital transformation, greentransformation, and climate change response. Moore confirmed Australiais willing to share experience and cooperate with Vietnam in these fields.
Quang also suggested the Australian Government give Vietnama worthy position in the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.
Vietnam and Australia set up their diplomatic ties onFebruary 26, 1973, and upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership in2009, an Enhanced Comprehensive Partnership in 2015, and a StrategicPartnership in March 2018./.
Vietnam will continue with synchronous measures to attract foreign investment effectively, especially from Australia, said deputy head of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI)’s Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) Vu Van Chung at the Vietnam-Australia Investment Forum held in Hanoi on April 17.
A Vietnam-Australia trade and tourism promotion conference was held by Vietnam Airlines, Thien Minh Group and Vinpearl JSC in Sydney on April 19, drawing a large number of Australian businesses and travel firms from different Australian localities.
During his first official visit to Vietnam, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia, Senator Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister for State, joined Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski in congratulating Vietjet on the inauguration of direct routes connecting Vietnam and Australia.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (R) shakes hands with Nicholas Moore, Australia's Special Envoy for Southeast Asia. (Photo: VNA) 
