Ruling parties of Vietnam, Singapore seek stronger cooperation
Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung received Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and head of the external relations commission of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) of Singapore, in Hanoi on June 22.
At the meeting between Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung (R) and Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and head of the external relations commission of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) of Singapore(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Chairmanof the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission forExternal Relations Le Hoai Trung received Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs andhead of the external relations commission of the ruling People’s ActionParty (PAP) of Singapore, in Hanoi on June 22.
Congratulating the Vietnamese people’s achievements under theCPV’s leadership, particularly in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and sustainingsocio-economic growth, Balakrishnan said Vietnam, which was one of a few nationsrecording positive growth in 2020, is a trustworthy destination of Singaporeaninvestors.
He stressed that good relations between leaders of the twocountries are a solid political foundation that creates conditions for bilateralcooperation in all other fields. The collaboration between the two rulingparties is an important factor of the Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership,the official noted.
Trung, who is also a member of the CPV Central Committee, said Balakrishnan’s current visit to Vietnam is an important milestone and contributes positively to relations between the two ruling parties as well as the Vietnam - Singapore strategicpartnership.
Host and guest discussed measures to promote cooperationbetween the two parties and the two states.
Exchanging their views on regional and international issues,the two officials agreed to continue to sustain mutual coordination and consultationat regional forums such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) forum to maintain a regional environment of peace, stability,friendship, cooperation and development./.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has lauded the widespread and effective development of Vietnam – Singapore friendship during a reception in Hanoi on June 21 for Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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At the meeting between Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung (R) and Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and head of the external relations commission of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) of Singapore(Photo: VNA) 
