PM meets counterpart from the Cook Islands in Indonesia
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met his counterpart from the Cook Islands Mark Brown in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 7, within the framework of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and his counterpart from the Cook Islands Mark Brown (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh met his counterpart from the Cook Islands ▨Ma🌞rk Brown in Jakarta,Indonesia on September 7, within the framework of the 43rd ASEANSummit and related meetings.
The twoPMs once again spoke highly of the signing of the Joint Communiqué to establish diplomaticrelations between Vietnam and the Cook Islands on April 26, 2022, saying it has opened up numerous opportunities for bilateralcooperation in various promising areas. Theybelieved that with determination and political trust, the bilateral ties willfurther grow, particularly in the economy, trade, agriculture, fisheries, tourism,and in addressing climate change and rising sea levels. In thecoming time, both sides will send delegates to the International FisheriesForum in the Cook Islands in December and the International Rice Festival inVietnam scheduled for the end of this year. PM Brown wished to share experience insocioeconomic development as well as global and regional integration withVietnam. Healso expressed readiness to create conditions for Vietnamese firms toinvest in potential sectors such as tourism and aquaculture, and pledged to engagein early discussions and negotiations with Vietnam on a rice trade cooperationagreement. PMChinh, for his part, suggested that both sides further enhance mutualconnectivity and support between their economies, with a focus on areas withuntapped potential, such as agriculture, aquaculture and apparel while exploringthe expansion of collaboration in new fields such as the digital economy, circulareconomy, green economy and innovation. Thetwo leaders agreed to strengthen mutual support at global and regional forums.
In hiscapacity as the incumbent Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Brown vowedto support and act as a bridge connecting Vietnam with the South Pacificcountries.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and his counterpart from the Cook Islands Mark Brown (Photo: VNA) 
