Vietnam always pays attention to strengthening friendship and cooperation with the Ivory Coast, its second biggest trade partner in Africa, stated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Foreign Minister of the Ivory Coast Marcel Amon-Tanoh (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always pays attention tostrengthening friendship and cooperation with the Ivory Coast, its secondbiggest trade partner in Africa, stated Deputy Prime Minister and ForeignMinister Pham Binh Minh.
Minh made the statement at talks with Foreign Minister ofthe Ivory Coast Marcel Amon-Tanoh in Hanoi on June 18.
Expressing delight at his first official visit to Vietnam, Amon-Tanohcongratulated the Southeast Asian nation on its recent election to a non-permanentseat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2020 – 2021 tenure with arecord number of votes.
Both host and guest reached agreements on specific measuresto deepen bilateral relations and capitalise on the two nations’ strengths.Accordingly, in the coming time, Vietnam and the Ivory Coast will increase the exchangeof State and parliament delegations, and people-to-people exchanges.
Noting that bilateral trade grew rapidly in the past fiveyears to reach approximately 1 billion USD in 2018, the two officials saidtrade-investment promotion activities between the countries need to beencouraged for further breakthroughs in economic cooperation.
Amon-Tanoh asked for Vietnam’s assistance toward his countryin the areas of agriculture, telecommunications, and education-training. Hewelcomed Vietnamese firms to invest in the Ivory Coast.
Minh took the occasion to thank the Ivory Coast Governmentfor supporting Vietnamese expatriates in settling down in the host country,thus helping with bilateral economic exchanges.
The sides agreed to soon begin their negotiation for andsigning of documents to create the legal framework for the operation of theirenterprises such as agreements on framework cooperation; trade; investmentencouragement and protection; and double tax avoidance.
The officials also informed each other on current affairs oftheir respective nations and discussed international and regional issues ofcommon concern.
They affirmed their support for multilateral cooperation andhandling of disputes by peaceful measures in line with international law. Theyalso committed to increasing exchanges and coordination at multilateral forumslike the UN and International Organisation of La Francophonie.-VNA
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Standing Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City’s People Committee Le Thanh Liem on May 27 received minister and secretary general of the presidency of Ivory Coast Achi Patrick, during which they discussed measures to promote bilateral cooperation, particularly in economics.
A delegation led by Minister and Secretary General of the presidency of Ivory Coast Patrick Achim with Can Tho authorities in the Mekong Delta city on May 28 to discuss agriculture cooperation.
Vietnam is willing to share its experience with Ivory Coast in many fields, particularly the building of development strategies, e-government, digital economy and hi-tech agriculture, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has said.
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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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.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) and Foreign Minister of the Ivory Coast Marcel Amon-Tanoh (Photo: VNA) 
