Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Fore𓄧ign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's recent trip to China is a success.
The PM made the trip to attend the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian and pay a working visit to China from June 24-27.
Talking with the press, Son highlighted the trip's significance in implementing Vietnam's foreign policy as outlined at the 13th National Party Congress and Directive 25 on elevating multilateral diplomacy issued by the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat. It also served to realise the high-level common perceptions reached by Vietnamese and Chinese leaders in the spirit of comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and building the Vietnam-China Community with a Shared Future that carries strategic significance.
He stressed that PM Chinh, as one of only two invited heads of state/government, played a key role at the WEF meeting. He and the Vietnamese delegation delivered impactful messages and joined discussions and meetings with various partners.
The PM's keynote address resonated with an audience of 1,700 guests from 80 countries. He shared Vietnam's inspiring story of Doi Moi (renewal), integration and development, solidifying Vietnam's role and position on the international stage.
Advocating global cooperation to build trust, prioritise dialogue and adopt new approaches, he stressed the importance of promoting science and innovation to create new engines of growth, urging collaboration in policy frameworks, resource utilisation, and future workforce development.
Through open, sincere and insightful discussions with partners and businesses, the PM showcased Vietnam's commitment to innovation and a pro-business environment. WEF Founder Klaus Schwab commended Vietnam's dynamic economy which he said is a regional growth leader.
During talks and meetings with Chinese leaders, PM Chinh reiterated the importance of strengthening and developing friendly cooperation with China as an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development, diversification and multilateralisation of external ties.
The host leaders reciprocated the sentiment, saying that they attach importance to relationship with Vietnam, considering it a priority in China's overall neighbouring diplomacy policy.
Both sides agreed on directions and specific measures to intensify cooperation, while unceasingly working to solidify the strong social foundation for bilateral relations, upholding agreements and high-level shared perceptions, adhering to international law, and effectively and properly resolving disputes to prevent them from affecting the overall bilateral relations and contribute to global and regional peace and stability, concluded Foreign Minister Son./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Prof. Klaus Schwab on June 26 co-chaired a dialogue with leaders of about 20 major WEF economic groups on the sidelines of the 15th WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian city, China's Liaoning province.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 met Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), on the sidelines of the 15th WEF’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in Dalian city, China’s Liaoning province.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted receptions on June 25 for Kim Sang-hyup, Co-Chairperson of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth of the Republic of Korea, and Lou Qiliang, Chairman and Director General of China Railway Signal Information Corporation (CRSC).
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
