Vietnam, Egypt celebrate 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt on July 26 held a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Egypt diplomatic ties (September 1, 1963 – September 1, 2023).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Nguyen Huy Dung speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: vov.vn)
Cairo (VNA)𝐆 – The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt on July 26held a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment ofVietnam-Egypt diplomatic ties (September 1, 1963 – September 1, 2023).
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attended the event aspart of his official visit to Egypt.
🧜 Speaking at the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to EgyptNguyen Huy Dung highlighted the development of the friendship and cooperativerelationship between Vietnam and Egypt over the past 60 years.
Egypt was the first country in Africa-Middle East toestablish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1963. The two nations have many similarities in history and share a common aspiration forfreedom and independence, the diplomat said, stating that they are symbols of resilience andindomitability in the struggle for national liberation. The ambassador emphasised that the bilateral relationshipbetween Vietnam and Egypt has constantly developed,especially after high-level visits by leaders of the two countries in 2017 and2018. On the occasions of the Vietnam visit by Egyptian President Abdel FattahEl-Sisi in 2017 and the visit to Egypt in 2018 by President Tran Dai Quang, thetwo countries signed nearly 20 bilateral cooperation documents. The ambassador said that the two sides are actively andeffectively implementing those agreements.
Delegates attend the celebration. (Photo: vov.vn)
He affirmed that Egypt is one of the important trade partners and a potentialmarket of Vietnam in the Africa-Middle East region with two-way trade turnover surpassing 600 million USD in 2022. The two countries aim to increasethe trade turnover to 1 billion USD in the coming time. Ambassador Dung emphasised that Vietnam and Egypt have greatpotential to strengthen cooperation in all fields, especially economy, trade,logistics, culture, education, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. The twocountries have also promoted local cooperation in recent years. Affirming the growingeconomic ties between the two countries despite the impacts of the COVID-19pandemic, Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Hazem El-Tahrysaid the two sides are also making efforts to strengthen the legal frameworkfor bilateral cooperation by updating existing agreements and finalising newones.
El Tahry said that cultural exchange is an important pillarof the Vietnam-Egypt relationship, and suggested that the two countries step upcultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges to enhance mutualunderstanding between the two peoples.
♚ On the sameday, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang met with officials and employees ofthe Vietnamese Embassy and the overseas Vietnamese community in Egypt./.
The Vietnam-Egypt relations have witnessed strong progress across all fields over the past six decades, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Nguyen Huy Dung in a May 10 interview broadcast live on the state-owned Egyptian foreign language channel Nile TV.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Palestine Nguyen Huy Dung presented his credentials to Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas in an online ceremony held at the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo on June 25.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception for Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Amal Abdel Kader Elmorsi Salama in Hanoi on July 7, during which the guest affirmed to do her utmost to create a breakthrough for the two countries' ties in order to raise bilateral trade to 1 billion USD as set by the nations' leaders.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang had meetings with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razek and First Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Ahmed Saad El-Din Mohamed Abd El-Rehim on July 26 as part of his official visit to Egypt.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Nguyen Huy Dung speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: vov.vn) 
Delegates attend the celebration. (Photo: vov.vn) 
