Vice President holds bilateral meetings on CICA sidelines
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh met with a number of State and Government leaders on the sidelines of the 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Tajikistan from June 14-15.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (L) and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon (Source: VNA)
Dushanbe (VNA) – Vice President Dang Thi NgocThinh met with a number of State and Government leaders on the sidelines of the5th Conference onInteraction and Confidence Building Measures inAsia (CICA) in Tajikistan from June 14-15.
Presidentof Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon told the VietnameseVice President at their meeting that Tajikistan wants to deepen traditional friendship with Vietnamacross fields and expand bilateral cooperation at multilateral forums.
Rahmon said the two sides need to closely coordinate to strongly push economicand trade ties on a par with the bilateral relations.
He agreed with Vice President Thinh’s proposal on establishing a jointcommittee to promote bilateral cooperation, and suggested that the twocountries set up embassies in each other's capitals.
For her part, Thinh praised Tajikistan for its preparation for the CICA, andaffirmed that Vietnam will coordinate closely with the host country for theevent’s success.
Shesuggested the two sides focus on promoting economic and trade bonds with specificmeasures such as holding negotiation for the signing of agreements to facilitatethe travel of the two countries’ citizens, encourage investment protection, avoiddouble taxation, and provide mutual legal assistance.
She also called on the two sides to expand business cooperation in the fieldsof their strength, including material cotton and fabric production,agriculture, fisheries, textiles, and mining.
Vice President Thinh also had separate meetings with the Chinese President, theKing of Qatar, the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, and the Indian ForeignMinister, during which she proposed the countries to coordinate with Vietnam intaking measures to bolster multifaceted relations between Vietnam and thenations, and enhance the exchange of all-level visits.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressedhis respect for relations with Vietnam and suggested the two sides implementcommitments of the two countries’ leaders to further the Vietnam-China relations.
Meanwhile,Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Novruz Mammadov pledged to coordinate with Vietnam in organising the Non-Aligned Movement Summitin October this year.
Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stressedthat Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new government wishes to further expand thestrategic partnership between the two countries.-VNA
Vietnam has affirmed the fundamental principles of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), according to Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc.
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Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh will attend the 5th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to be held in Dushabe, the capital city of Tajikistan from June 14-15, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (L) and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon (Source: VNA) 
