Hanoi (VNA)♒ – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 8 for Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei.
PM Chinh affirmed that leaders of the Vietnamese Party, State, and people highly value the outcomes of the recent state visit to Vietnam by Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, stressing that the common perceptions reached by the two General Secretaries continue to shape strategic direction for ties between the two Parties and countries.
Praising He’s active and important role in deepening bilateral ties with new successes, Chinh expressed his pleasure with the positive development of the Vietnam-China relations in the past year, particularly frequent high-level strategic exchanges. The mechanisms for exchange and cooperation between the two sides are increasingly comprehensive, demonstrating high trust; transport connectivity, especially standard-gauge railway connections, are being promoted; and economic, trade, investment and tourism links have been growing, while locality-to-locality collaboration and people-to-people exchanges have flourished, the PM said.
He urged both sides to effectively realise the outcomes of the recent high-level visits and engagements, especially translating the common perceptions between the two General Secretaries into concrete actions that deliver real benefits for the people of both countries.
At the reception (Photo: VNA)
Both sides should give top priority to railway cooperation, he said, urging the early completion of a feasibility study for the Lao Cai – Hanoi - Hai Phong railway line and a firm commitment to start construction in 2025.
Chinh also advocated for enhanced collaboration in sci-tech, trade and investment, with a focus on increasing market access for Vietnamese agricultural products in China. He proposed deeper partnerships in natural resources, environmental protection, finance, monetary policy, culture, education, tourism, aviation, and healthcare.
The Vietnamese leader underscored the need for both countries to continue managing their land borders effectively and better handling disagreements at sea by peaceful means and in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), with mutual respect for each other’s legitimate rights and interests.
Ambassador He conveyed gratitude from the Chinese Party and Government for the warm hospitality extended to Xi and his delegation during their visit, describing it as a great success.
Agreeing with the key cooperation priorities outlined by PM Chinh, the ambassador affirmed that the Chinese Government stays ready to work closely with the Vietnamese Government to concretise the perceptions reached by leaders of the two Parties and States, increase strategic exchanges, reinforce political trust, and deepen substantive cooperation in various areas.
China is willing to share opportunities and open its vast consumer market, the world’s second largest, to Vietnamese goods, he said, pledging to support balanced and sustainable growth in economic, trade, investment, and tourism ties; accelerate railway and transport connectivity; expedite the development of smart border gates; and co-launch activities during the Year of Vietnam – China Humanistic Exchange. He also reaffirmed China’s commitment to better managing disagreements at sea and creating a peaceful, stable, favourable environment for each country's development./.
Over the past 75 years, cooperation between Vietnam and China at the national level has flourished. Vibrant collaboration between localities, ministries, and sectors of the two nations has significantly contributed to the growth of bilateral trade
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He said the bilateral cooperation has so far seen new and groundbreaking development steps. Of particular note was the exchange of high-level visits within one year, yielding substantial results.
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.
