Vietnam treasures relations with Czech Republic: PM
Vietnam always treasures its relations with the Czech Republic and appreciates contributions by the country’s Chamber of Deputies to the development of the bilateral ties, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed when meeting Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Radek Vondracek in Prague on April 17.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) meets Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic Radek Vondracek (Source: VNA)
Prague (VNA) – Vietnam always treasures its relations with the CzechRepublic and appreciates contributions by the country’s Chamber of Deputies tothe development of the bilateral ties, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmedwhen meeting Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Radek Vondracek in Prague onApril 17.
Phuc asked the Chamberof Deputies of the Czech Republic to maintain efforts to help boost theEuropean Union’s signing and ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free TradeAgreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
He suggested bothsides step up the exchange of experience in legislative affairs, strengthencooperation between the Vietnam-Czech Republic, and Czech Republic-VietnamFriendship Parliamentarians’ Groups, and bolster collaboration ineducation-training, science-technology, environment, agriculture, labour andbetween their localities.
The VietnameseGovernment leader requested the lower house to continue creating favourableconditions for the Vietnamese community in the country.
He also forwarded NAChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan’s invitation to visit Vietnam on the occasion ofthe 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2020 to Radek Vondracek.
The host spoke highlyof PM Phuc’s visit, saying that it demonstrates an important development stepin bilateral relations.
He affirmed the Chamberof Deputies attaches importance to Czech Republic-Vietnam traditionalfriendship, and totally supports the early signing and ratification of theEVFTA and the EVIPA.
He voiced his beliefthat the early opening of a direct air route connecting Prague and Hanoi willcontribute to fostering bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and tourism.
He also affirmed tocontinue facilitating the lives of over 65,000 Vietnamese people in hiscountry, and said he will arrange to visit Vietnam at his convenience.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at the Vaclav Havel international airport in Prague, the Czech Republic, in the afternoon of April 16, beginning an official visit to the country at the invitation of his Czech counterpart Andrej Babis.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with the Executive Board of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe (UVAE) in Prague on April 16 as part of his visit to the Czech Republic.
Vietnam attaches importance to its ties with the Czech Republic. Bilateral economic, trade, and investment relations have been reinforced over the past few years.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Czech counterpart Andrej Babis have agreed to collaborate to speed up the launching of a direct air route linking Hanoi and Prague.
Vietnam’s newest airline, Bamboo Airways, is working with authorities of the Czech Republic to complete relevant procedures to launch Hanoi-Prague direct flights, according to a representative of the carrier.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) meets Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic Radek Vondracek (Source: VNA) 
