President Vo Van Thuong receives ZTE Corporation Chairman
President Vo Van Thuong received Chairman and Executive Director of the ZTE Corporation Li Zixue in Beijing on October 19 as part of his trip to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF).
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and Chairman and Executive Director of the ZTE Corporation Li Zixue in Beijing on October 19. (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong received Chairman and Executive Director of the ZTE Corporation Li Zixue in Beijing on October 19 as part of his trip to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF).
The Vietnamese President praised ZTE's business achievements and its production and cooperation in Vietnam. It is currently a major customer and partner of many telecommunications firms in Vietnam.
Thuong stated that Vietnam places great importance on digital transformation and the development of the digital economy.
Recalling his speech at the BRF, the State leader underscored his call for national-level cooperation between governments and businesses in building the digital institutions, infrastructure and workforce. In this spirit, he said Vietnam wants Chinese companies, especially large, high-tech, and modern ones, to invest and expand their investments in Vietnam, bringing advanced and efficient technology and production lines to the Southeast Asian nation.
Thuong noted he is confident that ZTE will have closer and more effective collaboration with Vietnamese enterprises in the future, contributing to the overall growth of cooperation between Vietnam and China.
The Vietnamese State and Government always pay special attention to improving the local business climate to facilitate the operation of businesses and investors coming to the market, the leader stated.
For his part, Li thanked the Vietnamese authorities for their support for the corporation’s investment and operations in Vietnam over the years.
Lauding Vietnam's socioeconomic development progress, he stated that ZTE hopes to contribute to the development of Vietnam's digital infrastructure, thereby strongly supporting the nation’s economic development process.
Chinese investors have so far implemented over 4,000 valid projects worth more than 26 billion USD in Vietnam. In the first nine months of 2023, for the first time, China had become the second-largest foreign investor in Vietnam with a total registered capital of 2.9 billion USD./.
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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.
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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).
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President Vo Van Thuong (R) and Chairman and Executive Director of the ZTE Corporation Li Zixue in Beijing on October 19. (Photo: VNA) 
