President of Iceland speaks of potential for cooperation with Vietnam
President of Iceland Gudni Th. Johannesson has said Vietnam and Iceland have been offering mutual support at multilateral forums and their potential for bilateral cooperation remains huge, especially in aquaculture and tourism.
President of Iceland Gudni Th. Johannesson (R) and Vietnamese Ambassador to Iceland Luong Thanh Nghi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President of Iceland Gudni Th. Johannesson has said Vietnam and Iceland have been offering mutual support at multilateral forums and their potential for bilateral cooperation remains huge, especially in aquaculture and tourism.
Meeting Vietnamese Ambassador to Iceland Luong Thanh Nghi who was presenting his credentials, Johannesson spoke highly of Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements over the years, especially in the fight against COVID-19 and its economic recovery.
He suggested both sides continue discussing measures to lift two-way trade and investment in the two countries.
Expressing his impression of Vietnam’s sustainable development and net-zero emission commitments by 2050 that were voiced by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26), the host said with a wealth of sustainable development experience, Iceland is ready to cooperate with Vietnam in green transition, clean energy and low-emission technology development, as well as sustainable production and trade.
In order to boost bilateral substantive and extensive ties, he said both countries should continue facilitating the exchange of visits at all levels to raise mutual understanding and political trust between their peoples, thus creating a premise to intensify wide-ranging cooperation in fields significant to each country’s development.
On the occasion, he also hailed the Vietnamese community in Iceland for integrating into the host country and pledged to create favourable conditions for them to stabilise their lives.
Ambassador Nghi spoke highly of Iceland's role in negotiating the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) of which Iceland is a member.
He agreed that there remains ample room for bilateral collaboration, especially in fields related to green transition and sustainable development like clean energy, sustainable aquaculture and low-emission technology.
The guest thanked the Icelandic President and Government for offering support to the Vietnamese community as well as providing scholarships for Vietnamese students to pursue studies in the country.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark and Iceland will strive and stay ready to serve as a bridge to step up the exchange of all-level visits in the near future, especially next year when the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, he said.
He also took the occasion to meet leaders of the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the regional and global situation and issues of shared concern, as well as measures to reinforce bilateral ties in various areas./.
Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and his spouse concluded the State visit to Vietnam from November 3-6 at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang.
The newly-appointed ambassadors of Bulgaria, Italy, Brazil, Tunisia, Iceland, Lesotho, Syria, Benin, Malta, and Ghana on January 16 presented their credentials to Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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.
President of Iceland Gudni Th. Johannesson (R) and Vietnamese Ambassador to Iceland Luong Thanh Nghi (Photo: VNA) 
