Vietnam, Belarus aim for 500 million USD in two-way trade
Vietnam and Belarus will work to lift bilateral trade to 500 million USD, President Tran Dai Quang and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told a press conference held following their talks.
President Tran Dai Quang (L) and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at the welcome ceremony (Source: VNA)
Minsk (VNA) – Vietnamand Belarus will work to lift bilateral trade to 500 million USD, PresidentTran Dai Quang and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told a press conferenceheld following their talks in Belarus’s capital city of Minsk on June 27.
President Tran Dai Quang, whois in Belarus for an official visit from June 26-28, said he and his Belarusiancounterpart had discussed measures to promote bilateral trade and improve theirtrade balance while expanding investment cooperation, adding that the two sidesunderlined the importance of the free trade agreement between Vietnam and theEurasian Economic Union.
The two Presidents alsoagreed to continue the Vietnam-Belarus cooperation programme in the fields ofeconomy, science, education and culture for the 2016-2018 period. At the sametime, the two nations will improve the working efficiency of theInter-Governmental Committee, facilitate export-import activities, expand industrialpartnership with a priority on soon putting the two countries’ automobileassembling and manufacturing joint-venture into operation in Vietnam.
According to the VietnamesePresident, the two countries spoke highly of the trustworthy political tiesfounded and nurtured over the past 25 years since the establishment of diplomaticties in 1992.
He said he and Lukashenko agreedto maintain the regular exchange of all-level delegations, particularly thoseat high level to foster all-around ties, especially in economy-trade-investment. They also vowed to workclosely together at international forums such as the United Nations and theNon-Aligned Movement, contributing to defending the interests of each countryas well as to the building of a peaceful, stable and prosperous world.
The two leaders weresatisfied with bilateral collaboration in national defence-security, and agreedto continue expanding joint work in other fields such as science-technology,education-training, culture, sports, tourism and labour.
President Quang expressed hiswish that Belarus would continue providing support for Vietnamese nationalsliving in the country.
President Lukashenko saidBelarus considers Vietnam a long-term cooperative partner, and the two sideshave reached consensus on boosting bilateral cooperation through the exchangeof delegations and linkages between localities.
He highlighted the growth inbilateral economic-trade ties, stressing that the FTA between Vietnam and the EurasianEconomic Union will be the foundation for the two countries to achieve the goalof 500 million USD in two-way trade in the next few years.
He said both sides will workto increase Vietnam’s exports to Belarus apart from farm produce, machinery andautomobiles, as well as Belarus’s farming tractor supply to Vietnam, addingthat they will also consider joint projects in each other’s territory. -VNA
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The traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus have been continuously nurtured by the Governments and peoples over the past few years.
President Tran Dai Quang and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko held talks in Minsk on June 27, reiterating their determination to make greater efforts to bring bilateral ties to a new height.
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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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.
President Tran Dai Quang (L) and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at the welcome ceremony (Source: VNA) 
