Swiss President Johann Schneider Ammann and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh affirmed the importance of ratchet up bilateral cooperation during their meeting in Bern on June 14.
Swiss President Johann Schneider Ammann and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (L) (Source: VNA)
Bern (VNA) –ꦦ Swiss President Johann Schneider Ammann and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh ﷽affirmed the importance of ratchet up bilateral cooperation during their meeting in Bern on June 14.
Johann Schneider Ammann said Switzerland considers Vietnam a priority partner in Asia-Pacific while Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh expressed her hope for deepened ties.
Host and guest agreed on the need to maintain the exchange of all-level delegations and step up the two countries’ coodirnation at multilateral forums and international organisations.
The two sides will join hands to organise activities marking the 45 th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
They consented to enhance economic collaboration, focusing on finance, banking, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceutical products, agriculture and tourism, which are Switzerland’s strengths and sought by Vietnam.
The two countries will also strengthen their partnership in education-training and science-technology.
Vietnam will create optimal conditions for Swiss businesses to set up their stable and long-term operation in the country, Vice President Thinh pledged.
She thanked the Swiss Government for its official development assistance (ODA) describing it a significant contribution to poverty reduction and socio-economic development in Vietnam.
President Schneider Ammann stressed that Switzerland wishes to soon conclude the negotiations and signing of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association to which Switzerland is a member, together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
The President noted his hope that the deal, once effective, will open up new cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese and Swiss enterprises.
He noted that along with the ODA, Switzerland will pour more investments in the Southeast Asian nation in the context that the two countries are shifting their development cooperation relationship towards a mutually beneficial partnership.
Regarding the East Sea issue, the President shared his concern over the regional situation and voiced his backing of Vietnam’s stance on settling disputes by peaceful measures.
The same day, Vice President Thinh met with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the host country.
She also had a meeting with Anjuska Weil, President of the Vietnam-Switzerland Friendship Association, whose activities support Vietnamese victims of wars and Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin.-VNA
Ambassador Nguyen Trung Thanh hoped for successful relations between Vietnamese enterprises in Switzerland and Russia, which will open up new business opportunities.
Overseas Vietnamese in Switzerland and the Switzerland-Vietnam Friendship Association held an exhibition and a forum on Vietnam’s sovereignty in the East Sea in Geneva on April 16.
About 50 Vietnamese and people from other nations in Switzerland on April 23 protested in Zurich against Chinese violations of Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty and international law in the East Sea.
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.
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.
Swiss President Johann Schneider Ammann and Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh (L) (Source: VNA)
