Vietnam, RoK look to beef up comprehensive cooperation
The Republic of Korea (RoK) has always been an important partner for ASEAN and Vietnam, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told RoK Deputy Foreign Minister Yeo Seung-bae at a meeting in Hanoi on November 30.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and RoK Deputy Foreign Minister Yeo Seung-bae (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Republic of Korea (RoK) has always been an important partner for ASEAN andVietnam, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told RoK Deputy Foreign Minister Yeo Seung-baeat a meeting in Hanoi on November 30.
Seung-bae, head of ASEAN Senior Officials (SOM) of the RoK, paid a courtesyvisit to the Vietnamese FM on the occasion of his trip to Vietnam for attendingthe Vietnam-RoKconsultation on the coordination of the ASEAN-RoK relationship in the 2021-2024period, and the ASEAN high-level forum on sub-regional cooperation forsustainable and inclusive growth.
Minister Son affirmed that Vietnam will make every effortto fulfill its responsibility as coordinator of the ASEAN-RoK relations in thenext three years, actively work to elevate the ASEAN-RoK strategicpartnership and the Vietnam – RoK strategic partnership, and contributeto strengthening the Mekong-RoK Partnership.
TheVietnamese official highlighted the significance of the RoK’s activecooperation and support, which he said bring practical effects to ASEAN andVietnam.
He also applauded the NewSouthern Policy Plus (NSPP) of the Asiancountry.
Minister Son suggested ASEANand the RoK maintain trade and investment exchange, support and create favourableconditions for Korean investors and businesses to overcome impacts of the COVID-19pandemic and stabilize and expand their production and business activities.
Vietnam proposes organizing the ASEAN-RoK Day in Vietnam and the RoK inthe next three years, he said.
Forhis part, Seung-bae affirmed that his country attaches great importance to Vietnam’scoordinating role, saying that the RoK will continue to work closely withVietnam and other ASEAN countries in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and promotingrecovery, and lifting its partnership with ASEAN to a higher level in thecoming time.
Hesuggested the two sides continue to support RoK firms in expanding investmentand business in Vietnam, promote people-to-people exchange, labour and tourism,and strengthen security cooperation./.
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has announced that it is running an event to promote the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s high quality consumer products in Vietnam at the Estella Place shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City and Shopee e-commerce platform.
The third Korea-Vietnam Fashion Festival Awards (KVFFA) 2021 took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, on November 28 night, featuring various music performances of Korean artists and an “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional dress) and hanbok fashion show.
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of the SOM ASEAN Vietnam and his counterpart from the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yeo Seung-bae chaired a Vietnam-RoK consultation on the coordination of the ASEAN-RoK relationship in the 2021-2024 period on November 29.
A seminar aimed at improving the effectiveness of management activities and supporting labourers in the fishing industry was organised by the Labour Management Board and the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 29.
A forum to promote investment in information and communications technology (ICT) in the central city of Da Nang from the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held virtually on November 30, bringing together representatives from over 200 enterprises and investors from the two countries.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and RoK Deputy Foreign Minister Yeo Seung-bae (Photo: VNA) 
