Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received head of the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam, Ambassador Pier Giorgio Aliberti, in Hanoi on November 22.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Ambassador Pier Giorgio Aliberti, head of the EU delegation to Vietnam, on November 22 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc receivedhead of the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam, Ambassador PierGiorgio Aliberti, in Hanoi on November 22.
Congratulating his guest on assuming tasks in Vietnam, PMPhuc expressed his belief the diplomat will make active contributions to thebilateral relations and affirmed that the EU is Vietnam’s important partner.
The Government leader spoke highly of the EU’s viewpoint onthe East Sea issue, supporting safety, security and freedom of aviation andnavigation in the East Sea, as well as abiding by international law.
Next year, Vietnam will shoulder the role of the ASEAN Chairand a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, PM Phucsaid, expressing his belief that the Vietnam – EU cooperation will become constantlybetter.
The leader said he hopes that in the term of the ambassador,bilateral trade will be no less than 20 billion USD while investment andexchanges between the two sides will increase. He wished his guest a successfulterm in the country and become a good friend who closely cooperates with theVietnamese side.
For his part, the diplomat held that the Vietnam – EU relationsare in a very fine stage. However, he also said this is also a challenge forhim, especially in implementing agreements and treaties the two sides havereached.
As for the East Sea issue, the ambassador affirmed that theEU supports Vietnam’s viewpoint on the basis of respect to international law./.
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Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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.
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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.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Ambassador Pier Giorgio Aliberti, head of the EU delegation to Vietnam, on November 22 (Photo: VNA) 
