PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit helps boost ties with Germany
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Germany from July 5-8 is expected to contribute significantly to fostering the two countries’ relations, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc’s visit to Germany from July 5-8 is expected to contributesignificantly to fostering the two countries’ relations, said VietnameseAmbassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung.
Hung said that during his stay in theEuropean nation, PM Phuc will hold talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, meetwith President Frank-Welter Steinmeier and leaders of several States of Germanyand attend a business forum in Berlin.
He will also participate in the G20 Summitin Hamburg, Hung added.
According to the diplomat, after establishingstrategic partnership in 2011, the two countries’ ties have developed rapidly.Germany has become Vietnam’s leading partner in the European Union, especiallyin trade, with two-way trade now about 10 billion USD.
In recent years, more and more Germanbusinesses and localities have eyed investing in Vietnam, he said, adding thatpotential for bilateral cooperation remains huge.
Germany is a leading country in theindustrial revolution, especially in producing renewable energies, and hasexperience in training human resources, developing tourism and protecting theenvironment, which Vietnam can learn from, Hung said.
Meanwhile, Germany appreciates Vietnam’sgolden population structure and considers the country a potential tourismmarket, he added.
The ambassador affirmed that the twoeconomies can support each other, as Germany has demand for human resources andVietnam needs help to develop technology.
Regarding the G20 Summit, Ambassador Hungsaid that it will focus on three main issues: the self-reliance of the worldeconomy and member states’ economies, sustainable development and measures todeal with development-related problems.
As the host of the APEC Summit 2017,coordination between Vietnam and Germany in seeking ways to encourage memberstates to solve theses issues will help the two summits be successful, thuscontributing to global development.
The attendance of Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc and the high-ranking Government delegation at the summit will increase Vietnam’sprestige on the international stage, he added.-VNA
Germany has been one of Vietnam's most important partners for years. The bilateral strategic partnership has enjoyed extensive, effective and comprehensive development.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) convened their sixth dialogue in Berlin on July 3, talking opportunities and challenges in a changing world and Vietnam-Germany-EU cooperation.
The G20 Summit’s agenda features many similarities with the priorities defined by Vietnam and the APEC during APEC Year 2017, which serves as the foundation for G20 and APEC to connect their agenda priorities.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse left Hanoi on July 5 morning to visit Germany and attend the G20 Summit in Hamburg at the invitation of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung (Source: VNA) 
