Vietnam, Azerbaijan to boost cooperation in potential fields
Vietnam and Azerbaijan have potential to boost cooperation in various fields, particularly in economy, trade and investment, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told visiting Azerbaijan Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov at their meeting in Hanoi on July 19.
At the second political consultation between Vietnam and Azerbaijan (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Azerbaijan havepotential to boost cooperation in various fields, particularly in economy,trade and investment, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told visiting AzerbaijanDeputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov at their meeting in Hanoi on July 19.
FM Son affirmed that Vietnam wants to continuedeveloping the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Azerbaijan.
He suggested the two Foreign Ministries coordinate to increase the exchange ofdelegations and keep working closely together at international and regionalorganisations.
Deputy FM Elnur Mammadov congratulated Vietnamon its achievements in socio-economic development and international integrationas well as in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
He stressed that Azerbaijan wishes to promotecooperation with Vietnam in economy-trade, investment, education-training,culture-tourism, transport, oil and gas, and between their localities.
The same day, Deputy FM Ha Kim Ngoc and his Azerbaijancounterpart co-chaired the second political consultation between the twoForeign Ministries, during which they discussed in depth bilateral ties andsome international and regional issues of common concern.
The Vietnamese official noted that the economicpartnership between the two countries remains modest, which does not matchtheir potential and traditional friendship.
He suggested that the two sides take measuresto promote ties and connectivity between their businesses and enhance the roleof the Vietnam-Azerbaijan inter-governmental committee on economy, trade, science and technology cooperation.
The Azerbaijan official proposed that the two sides maintain the politicalconsultation mechanism, and expand cooperation in such potential fields as oiland gas, and logistics.
The two sides agreed to continue coordinatingin multi-lateral forums, contributing to peace, stability and the rule of lawin the world.
Later, the two Deputy FMs attended and spokeat a workshop on the 30-year diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Azerbaijan.They witnessed the signing of a cooperative agreement between the DiplomaticAcademy of Vietnam and the ADA University of Azerbaijan./.
Vietnam and Azerbaijan established diplomatic relations on September 23, 1992. The traditional bilateral friendship has constantly developed ever since.
The Vietnam-Azerbaijan Friendship Association on April 28 presented 10,000 medical face masks to help people in Azerbaijan fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deputy Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam Dang The Vinh was elected President of the Vietnam-Azerbaijan Friendship Association (VAFA) for the 2021-2026 tenure during the association's second national conference in Hanoi on December 30.
Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien hosted a reception for Azerbaijani Ambassador to Vietnam Anar Imanov on January 26, during which they agreed to boost cooperation in increasing the exchange of delegations and meetings at all levels and training, so as to strengthen bilateral defence ties in line with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
At the second political consultation between Vietnam and Azerbaijan (Photo: baoquocte.vn) 
