Vietnam always attaches importance to and strictly enforces its role as a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)ꦯ – Vietnam always attaches importance to and strictly enforces its role as a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at his reception for WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo in Hanoi on April 15.
Welcoming the visit to Vietnam made by the WTO leader, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc stressed that this is a good chance for the WTO leader and Vietnamese officials to discuss increasing cooperation between the two sides in the near future.
Confirming Vietnam’s consistent policy of intensive and extensive international integration, he stated that Vietnam has negotiated and signed several bilateral and regional free trade agreements, along with its active participation in the organisation’s activities.
He informed the guest of the country’s ratification of a Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) as well as its preparations to ratify a protocol amending the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) in October.
The Government leader expressed his hope that the WTO continues supporting Vietnam during its development process, particularly in the training of skilled human resources and legal experts, and in improving the capacity of Vietnamese businesses in international trade activities, thus helping the country gain success from international economic integration.
The WTO Director-General said that Vietnam still holds great potential for further development as an active member of the WTO.
The Vietnamese economy is growing with an increasing quality through the rise of hi-tech industries, he said, adding that it is also part of the global value chain connectivity.
He suggested Vietnam contributing to building the WTO’s future working agenda as a way to heighten its role and position in the organisation.
The guest delivered wishes to step up cooperation with Vietnam, in particular capacity building and training for personnel working for international economic integration.
He welcomed Vietnam’s preparations for ratifying TRIPS, saying this important document is tailored to support less-developed countries in particularly accessing sources of pharmaceuticals in service of medical treatment.
The WTO Director-General affirmed that the WTO is willing to support Vietnam in its integration into the global multilateral trade system, as well as during its socio-economic development process.-VNA
The World Trade Organisation’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) sets forth a series of specific measures to facilitate trade across borders in line with international standards.
A delegation of Vietnam's finance, customs and taxation officials has met with officials of the World Trade Organisation and the Swiss Federal Customs Administration and Federal Department of Finance.
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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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo (Source: VNA)
