Russian ambassador reviews 2015 bilateral ties with Vietnam
Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov convened a press conference in Hanoi on December 28 to review Vietnam –Russia ties for 2015 when the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties were celebrated.
Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov (R) and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)ꦚ – Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov convened a press conference in Hanoi on December 28 to review Vietnam –Russia ties for 2015 when the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (January 30) were celebrated.
During the year, Russian and Vietnamese leaders increased political dialogues, which was reflected through Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedew’s visit to Vietnam and President Truong Tan Sang’s visit to attend the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow.
He expressed his belief that the bilateral free trade agreement among Eurasian member states, including Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, which was signed on May 29, 2015, marks a key step to expand bilateral economic and investment ties.
Two-way trade hit 3.74 billion USD last year and 2.74 billion USD in January-October. Russian firms invested in 114 projects worth 2 billion USD in 24 Vietnamese cities and provinces while the Vietnamese side poured 2.4 billion USD into 18 projects across Russia.
On the educational front, nearly 6,000 Vietnamese students are pursuing studies in Russia. The Russian government provided scholarships for 800 students and the figure is expected to increase to 1,000 by 2018.
Both countries keep working closely together in the fields of oil and gas, energy, national defence-security, culture, education and science. Ministries, agencies, localities and people have expanded their engagements by discussing matters regarding immigration, banking, customs, judicial affairs, border protection and anti-corruption.
The ambassador told the media that Vietnam and Russia are set to extend business cooperation as well as people-to-people exchanges.
Russia plans to publish a collection of material popularising Vietnam, its culture and people, he said, adding that agriculture is one of their priorities next year.-VNA
Chief Judge of the Supreme People's Court Truong Hoa Binh suggested Vietnam and Russia further tighten their long-lasting friendship, and called for Russia’s support at international forums.
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Ivanovich Shuvalov will attend the 18th session of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-Governmental Committee for Economic-Trade and Scientific-Technological Cooperation
Russia considers Vietnam an important bridge connecting it with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and always welcomes Vietnam’s investment projects in the Russian territory.
The Vietnam - Russia Business Forum took place on December 14, discussing the two sides’ economic cooperation within the framework of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the EAEU.
Vietnam attaches special importance to ties with Russia, considering Russia a high priority in its foreign policy, National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has said.
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai and Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov discussed ways to further promote future economic and trade links between Vietnam and Russia.
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.
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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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov (R) and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (Source: VNA)
