Romanian PM chairs welcome ceremony for Vietnamese counterpart in Bucharest
Romanian Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu chaired a welcome ceremony in Bucharest on January 22 morning (local time) for Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is in the country for an official visit.
Romanian Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu (left) and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the welcome ceremony for the latter. (Photo: VNA)
Bucharest (VNA) – Romanian PrimeMinister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu chaired a welcome ceremony in Bucharest on January22 morning (local time) for Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is in the country for an official visit.
Following the ceremony, the two leaders held talks at the Victoria Palace.
The visit, the first delegation exchange at theprime ministerial level between the two countries in five years, is takingplace in the context of good development of the nearly-75-year-old Vietnam -Romania traditional ties and cooperation.
During his stay in Romania, PM Chinh will hold talksand have meetings with the Prime Minister, the President, the President of theSenate and the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania.
He will visit some Romanian localities anduniversities, attend the Vietnam – Romania business forum, receiverepresentatives from the Romania – Vietnam Friendship Association, and meetstaff at the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese community in the country.
The visit aims at deepening the traditionalfriendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, creating newdriving forces to bolster bilateral collaboration across the fields ofRomania’s strengths and in line with Vietnam’s development needs such asagriculture, processing and manufacturing, and health care.
Besides, it isexpected to strengthen business cooperation and lure investment in potentialfields, contributing to boosting the Vietnam – European Union ties.
Romania was one of the first 10 countries in the world to recognise and establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam.
While holding the rotating presidency of the EU, Romaniaworked to push ahead with the negotiation and signing of the EU-Vietnam FreeTrade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement(EVIPA).
The two-way trade hit 425 million USD in 2022. As ofthe end of that year, Romania had five valid projects with total registered capitalof 1.56 million USD, ranking 42nd among the 143 countries and territoriesinvesting in Vietnam./.
Vietnam and Romania enjoy traditional friendship and cooperation with a rich history spanning 74 years (1950-2024). Bilateral relations are developing in all fields, including politics, diplomacy, economics, security and defence, culture, and education and training.
The official visit to Romania by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to open up a new, substantive and intensive chapter for the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two countries, Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila has said.
The upcoming visit to Romania by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation is expected to open up new prospects for bilateral economic, trade and investment ties to develop to a greater height.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Romania from January 20-22 affirms Vietnam’s wish to continue promoting and deepening its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the European country, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Romania Do Duc Thanh.
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.
Romanian Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu (left) and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the welcome ceremony for the latter. (Photo: VNA) 
