Malaysian Prime Minister begins official visit to Vietnam
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrived in Hanoi on August 26 night, starting his official visit to Vietnam on August 27-28 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (second from left) is welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrived inHanoi on August 26 night, starting his official visit to Vietnam on August27-28 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The visit is taking place in the context of positivedevelopments in Vietnam-Malaysia ties. Political relations are growing closeand trustful through the maintenance of visit exchanges and effective operationof bilateral cooperative mechanisms. Collaboration across the fields fromeconomics-trade to defence-security, labour and tourism, is expanding. The twocountries have effectively coordinated at regional and international forums,especially the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UnitedNations (UN).
Vietnam and Malaysia established diplomatic relationship on March 30, 1973, andthe friendly and cooperative ties between the two countries have unceasinglydeveloped in all spheres.
The two countries issued a joint statement on their strategic partnershipframework during PM Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to Malaysia in 2015, and approved aplan of actions to implement the strategic partnership in March 2017.
Economic-trade-investment cooperation is an outstanding feature in bilateralties. The two countries are among the top 10 trade partners of each other.Bilateral trade value has enjoyed good growth, reaching 11.5 billion USD in2018, up 13.2 percent from the previous year. Vietnam exports to Malaysiamainly crude oil, rice, coffee and seafood, while importing steel, petrol,plant and animal oil, plastic materials, machineries, equipment, computers andelectronic goods.
Petro Vietnam and Petronas Malaysia have partnered up since 1991 in oil and gasexploration, processing and service. The two companies are implementing 10joint projects.
Regarding investment, as of April 2019 Malaysia had 586 investment projects inVietnam with total registered capital reaching 12.4 billion USD, ranking 8thamong 130 foreign investors in the country. Vietnamese investors poured 1.53billion USD in 19 projects in Malaysia.
The two countries have also expanded cooperation in other fields, such aslabour, education and tourism. -VNA
The forthcoming visit to Vietnam by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the first since Mahathir took office in May 2018, is expected to further strengthen the friendship and extensive cooperation between the two countries.
The official visit to Vietnam by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on August 27-28 is expected to generate practical outcomes, solidify trust between the countries’ leaders and strengthen the two peoples’ friendship.
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.
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (second from left) is welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA) 
