Prime Ministers of Vietnam, New Zealand meet in Bangkok
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern on the sidelines of the 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok on November 4 morning.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern at the meeting in Bangkok on November 4 (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucmet with his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern on the sidelines of the35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok on November 4 morning.
The two leaders shared the view that 2020 willbe an occasion for lifting the Vietnam-New Zealand and ASEAN-New Zealandrelations to a new height, so both sides should focus on building the contentfor new relationship frameworks.
They agreed to continue considering thefacilitation of their countries’ exports so as to increase bilateral trade.
PM Ardern spoke highly of the progress in thetwo countries’ connections over the last 45 years.
Meanwhile, PM Phuc emphasised that Vietnam andNew Zealand hold great potential for partnerships in trade, agriculture,finance-banking, customs, education, connectivity, maritime cooperation, andclimate change response.
He asked New Zealand to share experience indeveloping clean food chains and give support in terms of techniques andprocedures for Vietnamese farm produce like aquatic products, rambutan, dragonfruit, mango, avocado, pomelo, lime and longan to enter its market.
With regard to multilateral and regional issues,the PMs agreed to enhance ties within the frameworks of the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC),the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement forTrans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Mekong sub-region, and other mechanisms.
They also shared the view on the need tomaintain peace, security, and freedom and security of navigation and aviationin the East Sea, settle differences by peaceful means, and comply withinternational law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law ofthe Sea./.
New Zealand investors want to develop strategic relations with Can Tho city - an economic hub in the Mekong Delta region that has produced a wide range of high-quality agricultural products, said New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology and Creative HQ, a startup incubator from New Zealand, have signed an agreement for partnership in startup and innovation.
Vietnam and New Zealand will work together to develop and provide weather forecast bulletins based on available graphical platform and online applications in the Southeast Asian country.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between Education New Zealand and the Department of Education and Training of Hanoi was signed in the Vietnamese capital city on October 29.
Politburo member and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 30 for Minister of Finance, Minister for Sport and Recreation and Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage of New Zealand Grant Robertson.
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.
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 (L) and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern at the meeting in Bangkok on November 4 (Photo: VNA) 
