Vietnam boosts parliamentary collaboration with UAE
Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should intensify cooperation in agriculture and energy which are key fields of the Western Asian country, Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Quang Phuong recently told Hamad Ahmed Al Rahoumi, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC).
Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong (L) meets Hamad Ahmed Al Rahoumi, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (Photo: VNA)
Cairo (VNA) - Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should intensifycooperation in agriculture and energy which are key fields of the Western Asiancountry, Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran QuangPhuong recently told Hamad Ahmed Al Rahoumi, First Deputy Speaker of the UAE FederalNational Council (FNC).
Phuong, who was on a working visit to the UAE on December7-8, congratulated the country on its 51st National Day (December 2),and appreciated its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and activeparticipation in the international political life for peace, stability anddevelopment.
Welcoming the Vietnamese NA delegation, Al Rahoumi said hebelieves that the visit will contribute to promoting the bilateral relations,especially as the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties next year.
He proposed the two sides step up delegation exchanges, exertefforts to bring two-way trade to 10 billion USD, maintain coordination at multilateralparliamentary forums, soon sign a cooperation agreement between the two parliaments, and consider the establishment of a friendship parliamentarians’ group.
During his stay, NA Vice Chairman Phuong also met MajedSultan Al Mesmar, Director General of the Telecommunications and DigitalGovernment Regulatory Authority (TDRA), who affirmed his willingness to shareexperience with Vietnam in building e-Government through an open mechanism, andsuggested the two countries sign a memorandum of understanding to promotecooperation in this field.
Phuong said that Vietnam pays great attention to developinginformation technology and digital transformation, so as to better themanagement and administration of the Government, State agencies and theNational Assembly to serve production and business activities. businesses andmeet the needs of the people.
He expressed his hope that Vietnam and the UAE will intensifythe exchange of experience in this field.
The NA Vice Chairman also met with staff of the VietnameseEmbassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the UAE./.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son talked over phone with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi on June 22 after Vietnam and Oman celebrated the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties (June 9).
Two-way trade between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was estimated at 3.3 billion USD in the first eight months of this year, with the Southeast Asian nation enjoying a trade surplus of some 3 billion USD.
Hanoi will provide the best possible conditions for businesses from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who wish to invest in the city in such fields as smart city development, logistics, science-technology, tourism, industrial production and clean and renewable energy, said a municipal official.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 3 received Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Vietnam Obaid Saeed Al Dhaheri, who came to bid farewell to the State leader.
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.
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.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong (L) meets Hamad Ahmed Al Rahoumi, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (Photo: VNA) 
