Bangladeshi President Mohammad Abdul Hamid welcomes Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA)
Dhaka (VNA) – Vietnamese PresidentTran Dai Quang and his spouse arrived in Dhaka at 16:00 on March 4 (localtime), starting a three-day State visit to Bangladesh.
President Quang and his spouse were greetedby Bangladeshi President Mohammad Abdul Hamid with a 21-gun salute during anofficial welcome ceremony at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
The staff of the Embassy of Vietnam in Bangladesh were also present at the welcome ceremony.
The visit takes place at a time whenVietnam and Bangladesh are celebrating the 45th founding anniversaryof diplomatic ties. It affirms Vietnam’s consistent external policy ofindependence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of foreignrelations, including the long-standing friendship and multifaceted cooperationwith Bangladesh.
The visit is expected to blow a breathof fresh air into bilateral economic and trade relations. With many potentialfor cooperation in the fields of agriculture, pharmaceuticals and electronics,the two sides are striving to achieve the target of more than 1 billion USD intwo-way trade.
Earlier the same day, President Tran Dai Quang wrapped up his three-day Statevisit to India. He sent a message of thanks to Indian President Ram NathKovind, appreciating the warm welcome and sentiments the President, seniorleaders and people of India have extended to him and the Vietnamese delegation.-VNA
The Party and State always consider overseas Vietnamese an inseparable part of the Vietnamese nation and an important resource for national development, said President Tran Dai Quang.
President Tran Dai Quang’s State visit to Bangladesh from March 4-6 is expected to blow a breath of air, bringing two-way trade to the higher level in the near future.
Vietnam-Bangladesh relations have witnessed great strides in all fields, from politics, trade, economy to culture and people-to-people exchanges, since the establishment of diplomatic ties 45 years ago (February 17, 1973), said Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Tran Van Khoa.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on Bangladesh-Vietnam relations and President Tran Dai Quang’s State visit to Bangladesh from March 4-6.
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.
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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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Bangladeshi President Mohammad Abdul Hamid welcomes Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA) 
