Vietnam – good example of successful nation: Argentinean Ambassador
Argentinean Ambassador Juan Carlos Valle Raleigh has given an interview to Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the threshold of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year festival (Tet), describing the Southeast Asian country as a good example of a successful nation.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) receives Argentinean Ambassador Juan Carlos Valle Raleigh at a meeting in Hanoi in 2017 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Argentinean Ambassador Juan CarlosValle Raleigh has given an interview to Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on thethreshold of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year festival (Tet), describing the SoutheastAsian country as a good example of a successful nation.
He told VNA reporters that Vietnam has done wellin combining efforts, labour and a vision of the future with a modelprioritising economic development and social welfare for its people. That canbe seen in the sustainable development of the economy and the strides in suchfields as infrastructure, housing, health care, education, and people’s incomeand opportunities.
The country has also played an important part inthe region and the world, he noted, citing its role in building the newTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
The diplomat expressed his delight at Vietnam’seconomy growing beyond expectations in 2017, along with rising trade and foreigndirect investment. The 30-percent rise in the number of foreign tourists lastyear also demonstrated the dynamism, steadiness, and development of Vietnam’seconomy.
Regarding Vietnam-Argentina relations, Raleighsaid over the nearly 45 years after establishing diplomatic ties in October1973, the countries have built a sustainable, long-term, and win-win friendshipevidenced by the close contact between their leaders via mutual high-levelvisits, the cooperation at multilateral forums, frequent government-to-governmentcooperation mechanisms, technical cooperation, cultural and sports exchanges,trade, and the investment potential of both markets.
He said in the New Year, he will continue makingefforts to foster the countries’ friendship.
The ambassador recalled that his first Tet in Vietnamafter taking office about one year ago gave him a unique experience when hewitnessed the joy and celebration of Vietnamese people. He said he is lookingforward to a Tet in the Mekong Delta this year.-VNA
Vietnam is one of the most important economics, trade and investment partner of Argentina, Vice President of Argentina Gabriela Michetti told Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai at a meeting in Buenos Aires on October 27.
Vietnam, as a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, is pursuing an impressive foreign policy for economic development, since the country’s economic growth has been largely supported by small- and medium-sized enterprises, said Professor Guillermo Perez Cena from Faculty of Foreign Affairs, Argentina’s 21st Century University.
Vietnam will make use of APEC 2017 to show the world its potential strength and the ability to overcome challenges while continuing to actively and effectively integrate into the world.
Argentina wants to boost exports of agricultural products to Vietnam and at the same time buy more Vietnamese products, an agriculture official from the South American country has said.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh met Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie in Buenos Aires to discuss trade and economic cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina.
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.
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.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) receives Argentinean Ambassador Juan Carlos Valle Raleigh at a meeting in Hanoi in 2017 (Photo: VNA) 
