Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met Norway’s Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Ciaran Cannon on November 21 on the sidelines of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
At a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Ciaran Cannon (Photo VNA)
Nay Pyi Taw(VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh met Norway’sForeign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide and Minister of State at the Department ofForeign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Ciaran Cannon on November 21 on thesidelines of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting inNay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
At their meeting, Minh andSoreide expressed their delight at positive development of the two countries’relations, agreeing to boost cooperation in trade, investment, maritimeeconomy, education and training.
Appreciating Norway’simportant contributions to realising Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) andSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level, the Vietnamesediplomat asked Norway to continue supporting Vietnam in realising SDGs,especially in health, education, clean water and environmental sanitation.
The Norwegian ministeraffirmed Norway attaches importance to its cooperation with Vietnam, bothbilaterally and multilaterally, and will intensify affiliations in shipbuilding, navigation, renewable energy, oil and gas, and aquatic farming.
She thanked Vietnam forbacking the establishment of the dialogue partnership between ASEAN and Norway,while pledging to speed up the completion of negotiations on a free tradeagreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA).
Meanwhile, Irish Minister ofState Ciaran Cannon spoke highly of multi-faceted cooperation and effectivecoordination between the two countries at multilateral forums.
He said he hopes toconsolidate and expand collaboration with Vietnam in economy, trade, educationand training.
Minh, in turn, suggested thetwo foreign ministries coordinate closely in implementing the 2017-2020cooperation strategy.
Thanking Ireland for itsprovision of 7.5 million EUR per year in official development assistance (ODA)for Vietnam during 2017-2020, he asked Ireland to continue helping Vietnamreduce poverty, develop human resources and realise SGDs.-VNA
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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.
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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.
At a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Ciaran Cannon (Photo VNA) 
