Vietnam welcomes India’s investment: Prime Minister
Vietnam welcomes India’s investment in the fields of information technology, infrastructure, energy and hi-tech agriculture, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (fifth from right) and Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu (sixth from right) (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam welcomes India’s investment in the fields ofinformation technology, infrastructure, energy and hi-tech agriculture, PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
Receiving IndianVice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is also Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House)of the Parliament of India, in Hanoi on May 11, PM Phuc voiced his belief thatthe visit will contribute to maintaining high political trust and boosting collaborationin all spheres between the two countries.
Vice President Naiduappreciated Vietnam’s efforts and contributions to religious and Buddhistactivities, believing that the 16th UN Day of Vesak hosted by thecountry would be a success.
The leadersagreed to maintain the exchange of all-level delegations and meetings,people-to-people exchanges and existing cooperation mechanisms.
They emphasisedthe importance of bilateral cooperation in defence and security. PM Phucproposed India continue assisting Vietnam in human resource training, boostingcollaboration between the two armies and sharing experience in UN peacekeepingoperations.
Both leaders heldthat economic and trade cooperation remains a pillar in bilateral relations andagreed to lift the two-way trade value to 15 billion USD in the time to come.They consented to consider the opening of the Indian market for Vietnam’slongan, grapefruit, rambutan and durian, and allowing India’s pomegranate,grapes and millet to enter the Vietnamese market.
The leadershighlighted the need for intensifying collaboration in other fields such as developmentcooperation, information technology, science-technology, culture, tourism andpeople-to-people exchanges.
The leaderspledged to create favourable conditions for Vietjet, Indigo and other airlinesto soon launch direct air routes connecting the two nations.
PM Phuc and VicePresident Naidu exchanged opinions on regional and international issues ofmutual concern and agreed to maintain close coordination and mutual support atregional and international forums, particularly within the framework of theUnited Nations.
Regarding theEast Sea issue, both leaders agreed upon the importance of peace, stability, aswell as safety, security and freedom of aviation and navigation, and settlementof disputes through peaceful measures, respecting international law, includingthe 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and soon completing aneffective Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea.-VNA
The Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the UN Day of Vesak 2019 held in the country from May 9 to 12 at the invitation of Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh.
Vietnam and India will together make effort to achieve a two-way trade value of 15 billion USD in the coming time as their leaders have agreed to accelerate economics, trade, and investment cooperation.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception in Hanoi on May 10 for Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is also Chairman of the Rajya Sabha - the upper house of the Parliament of India.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (fifth from right) and Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu (sixth from right) (Source: VNA) 
