PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc begins visit to the Netherlands
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and entourage arrived in Amsterdam on late July 8 (local time), commencing a visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands on July 8. (Photo: VNA)
Amsterdam (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc, his spouse and entourage arrived in Amsterdam on late July 8 (local time),commencing a visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of his Dutchcounterpart Mark Rutte.
He was greeted at Schiphol Amsterdam airport by DutchMinister of Defence Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and diplomats from Vietnam andthe Netherlands.
During his visit to the Netherland until July 11, PrimeMinister Phuc will meet with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte. The two leaders willwitness the signing of documents for cooperation between the two governmentsand businesses from the two countries.
He is also scheduled to meet with leaders of the Dutchparliament and senior governmental and local officials as well asrepresentatives of the International Court of Justice and International Courtof Arbitration. He will attend a Vietnam-Netherlands business forum and around-table talk with major enterprises and investors from the host country.
The visit which lasts till July 11 takes place at a time whenVietnam and the Netherlands are enjoying comprehensive development in theirrelations, setting a model for dynamic and effective cooperation between aSoutheast Asian country and a European nation.
The two countries have defined climate changeadaptation, water management, agriculture, energy, sea-based economy, andlogistics services as prioritised cooperative fields.
Bilateral trade has continuously increased in recent yearswith Vietnam recording trade surplus. The Netherlands is now one of the biggestexport markets of Vietnam in Europe.
In the first five months of 2017, two-way trade hit 2.9billion USD. Vietnam mainly exported seafood, vegetables and fruit, cashew nut,coffee, peppercorn, rice, chemical products, and plastics, while importingmachines, equipment, automobile spare parts, and dairy and pharmaceuticalproducts.
The Netherlands is among the largest European investors inVietnam, ranking 11th out of the 119 countries and territories investing inVietnam with 287 projects worth 7.7 billion USD.
After establishing diplomatic ties with Vietnam in 1973, theNetherlands began providing non-refundable official development assistance(ODA) for the Southeast Asian country, mainly in humanitarian activities,education-training, and healthcare.
From January 2014, the Netherlands shifted itsrelations with Vietnam to “trade partnership” with a focus on promotingbilateral trade and investment.
In 2010, the two sides established a strategic partnership onclimate change adaptation and water management. Later in 2014, they signeda strategic partnership agreement on sustainable agriculture and foodsecurity.-VNA
The current visit to Vietnam by the Queen of the Netherlands is an opportunity for both countries to share their strategic vision on the promulgation and enforcement of financial policies.
Two-way trade between Vietnam and the European Union (EU) grew 16.2 percent year-on-year in the first five months of 2017, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long and the Netherlands share numerous similarities that facilitate bilateral cooperation in food processing, agricultural food and food service supply.
The first sport festival of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the Netherlands opened in the capital city of Amsterdam on July 1, drawing hundreds of students from ASEAN member countries.
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will visit the Netherlands from July 9-11 to reinforce and strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership on climate change adaptation, water management, sustainable agriculture and food security.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
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From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands on July 8. (Photo: VNA) 
