President hosts Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception on June 28 for Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland Philipp Rosler and a Swiss business delegation who are visiting Vietnam to seek opportunities for trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and Germany and Switzerland.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland Philipp Rosler (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted areception on June 28 for Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland PhilippRosler and a Swiss business delegation who are visiting Vietnam to seekopportunities for trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and Germanyand Switzerland.
TheState leader hailed the contributions by Rosler to the Vietnam-Germanystrategic partnership either as a German politician in the past or a businessleader and Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Switzerland at present.
Notingthe fast recovery of tourism in Vietnam, President Phuc said he hopes more andmore tourists and businesses from Europe will come to Vietnam.
According to the President, although the EVFTA has opened upopportunities for trade and investment ties between Vietnam and Germany andSwitzerland, bilateral trade between Vietnam and those countries decreased in 2021due to the pandemic. Phuc urged the three countries to act to further bolster economic,trade and investment cooperation.
He asked Rosler to continue working to promote theVietnam-Germany strategic partnership and the Vietnam-Switzerland friendshipand collaboration, particularly the early signing of a free trade agreement betweenVietnam and the EuropeanFree Trade Association (EFTA). He added that hehopes European businesses will invest in innovation and hi-tech fields inVietnam.
The Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerlandinformed his host that he is advancing cooperation projects on tourism development,particularly human resources training. He called for the early opening of adirect air service between Vietnam and Switzerland, and pledged to advocate theearly signing of the FTA between Vietnam and the EFTA./.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland Philipp Rosler (Photo: VNA) 
