Significant milestones in Vietnam-Indonesia relations over the last 60 years were reviewed by Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Nguyen Xuan Thuy during his recent interview with VNA correspondents.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Nguyen Xuan Thuy (Source: VNA)
Significant milestones in Vietnam-Indonesia relations over the last 60 years were reviewed by Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Nguyen Xuan Thuy during his recent interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Jakarta.
Vietnam and Indonesia established diplomatic ties on December 30, 1955 at the General Consulate level, which was lifted to the Embassy level ten years later.
During Indonesian President Megawati’s visit to Vietnam in 2003, the two sides signed a comprehensive partnership agreement, paving the way for a future all-around cooperation framework.
In September 2011, on the occasion of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to Indonesia, the two countries agreed to upgrade their ties to a strategic partnership, which was realised in June 2013 when President Truong Tan Sang toured Indonesia.
In October 2013, the two countries’ Foreign Ministers signed an action plan for implementing the strategic partnership mechanism from 2014-2018.
Ambassador Thuy said there is great potential for Vietnam and Indonesia to promote multifaceted links, citing economic cooperation as an example.
Bilateral trade increased to 5.4 billion USD in 2014 from only 1.6 billion USD in 2006, achieving the turnover target one year ahead of schedule . The figure is expected to hit 10 billion USD in 2018.
Apart from trade links, connections in other fields also recorded positive results. The average number of Indonesian tourists visiting Vietnam reaches 80,000 every year while those from Vietnam to Indonesia numbers around 50,000.
Vietnam and Indonesia are maintaining two cooperation mechanisms: the Joint Cooperation Committee on Science and Technology and the Bilateral Cooperation Committee, which contribute remarkably to stepping up bilateral affiliations.
The formation of the ASEAN Community by the end of this year will bring both opportunities and challenges to the two nations as they will join a competitiveness process within the region.
Vietnam and Indonesia are active members in cooperation activities within ASEAN, making practical contributions to the bloc’s development, Thuy noted.
Indonesia, as a large country and promising market, and Vietnam, with its dynamic economy, co✅uld serve as the backbone for the ASEAN Economic Community in the future if they cooperate closely, he stressed.-VNA
Indonesia attaches special importance to and gives great priority to developing its ties with Vietnam, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi told Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Hanoi on April 3.
The second foreign ministerial-level meeting of the Vietnam-Indonesia Bilateral Cooperation Committee highlighted the sound and efficient development of their relations across the board.
The Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA) held its third congress on July 6 in Hanoi, electing Nguyen Dang Tien, General Director of Radio The Voice of Vietnam as the Chairman for the 2015-20 tenure.
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).
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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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Nguyen Xuan Thuy (Source: VNA)
