Vietnam has made specific and important contributions to the success of the 48 th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and related events that took place in Vientiane in early August.
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) 🐼– Vietnam has made specific and important contributions to the success of the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and related events that took place in Vientiane in early August, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh said.
In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency reporters in Laos, the minister said the Vietnamese delegation active participated in discussions on various topics, and the country’s views received approval from other participants.
He also noted that Vietnam has implemented several major projects of the ASEAN, including the issuance of certificates on origin or the ASEAN one-door mechanism, helping the bloc achieve a breakthrough in connectivity and facilitate regional enterprises’ market access.
The minister added that Vietnam worked closely with other ASEAN countries in boosting ties with partners, such as in completing frameworks for cooperation with China on enhancing production capacity, and plans on development e-commerce and small- and medium-sized enterprises under the initiatives of the Republic of Korea and Japan.
The 48 th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and related events were the first of its kind that took place after the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community in December 2015. The events focused on reviewing AEC cooperative frameworks and mechanism and adopting specific directions and policies for the AEC.
In addition, consultation meetings between ASEAN and partner countries provided an occasion for the bloc’s members and partners to look at how to improve institutions and frameworks for cooperation between ASEAN and partners.
A series of related meetings were held in Vientiane from August 3-6 in the framework of the 48 th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and related events, including the 30th Meeting of ASEAN Free Trade Area Council (AFTA 30), the 19th ASEAN Investment Area Council Meeting (AIA 19), the 4th EAS Economic Ministers Meeting, the 8th Mekong-Japan Economic Ministers’ Meeting, the 8th CLMV Economic Ministers’ Meeting, and AEM Consultations with nine ASEAN partners: India, Canada, the Republic of Korea, the US, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and China.
The ASEAN comprises of 10 member countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.-VNA
Vietnam, together with other ASEAN member countries, contributed to finalising measures towards the formation of an ASEAN Community by year’s end during the freshly-ended AEM 47 in Kuala Lumpur.
The 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM 48) and related meetings will run from August 1-6 in Vientiane, Laos, according to Director-General of Foreign Trade Policy Department Laohoua Cheuing.
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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.
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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.
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh (Source: VNA)
