Vietnam takes Argentina as top partner in Latin America: PM
Vietnam takes Argentina as its most important partner in Latin America and hopes to consolidate and strengthen its comprehensive partnership with the country, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on February 20.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Argentine President Mauricio Macri (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam takes Argentina as itsmost important partner in Latin America and hopes to consolidate and strengthenits comprehensive partnership with the country, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucsaid on February 20.
During a meeting with visiting Argentine President MauricioMacri, the Government leader further said that the Vietnamese people always payattention to and love the country and people of Argentina whose football, winesand tango dance are famous all over the world.
PM Phuc also added that he is happy to meet President Macriagain after their meeting in Canada last June. Over the recent past, bilateralrelations have continued to obtain practical and effective developments and thetwo countries closely coordinated at international organisations andmultilateral forums, especially the United Nations.
For his part, President Macri affirmed that Vietnam is thefifth largest trade partner of his country in the world and the second in Asia,and expressed his admiration for Vietnam’s dynamism and impressive economicgrowth.
The president further said Vietnam should produce more foodand Argentina has good experiences and advanced technology in this field.Besides agriculture, Macri also expressed his hope that the two sides canfurther develop their cooperation in health care, information technology andtelecommunications.
PM Phuc agreed with President Macri’s idea that the twosides should push up bilateral trade, and asked Argentina to open its marketfor Vietnam’s exports. He added that Vietnam and Argentina need to maintain theexchange of delegations and accelerate the cooperation initiatives at variouslevels.
The Government leader proposed that the two sides continueto drive their cooperation in technology, sciences, agriculture, renewableenergy, and pharmacy. He also expressed his hope that the visit by PresidentMacri will open up a new chapter in the bilateral cooperation.-VNA
President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and his spouse started their State visit to Vietnam from February 19-21 to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership.
A ceremony was held in Hanoi on February 20 to welcome President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and his spouse, who are paying a State visit to Vietnam from February 19-21 to deepen the ties between the two countries.
Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri have agreed to intensify the countries’ comprehensive partnership towards a strategic partnership in the future.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri witnessed the signing of some cooperation documents between Vietnamese and Argentine ministries and agencies following their talks in Hanoi on February 20.
Vietnam considers Argentina its most important partner in Latin America and hopes to further consolidate the bilateral strategic partnership, particularly in economics, trade, and investment, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has affirmed.
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.
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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.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Argentine President Mauricio Macri (Source: VNA) 
