Vietnamese, Dutch PMs highlight growing bilateral ties
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof in Davos, Switzerland on January 22 (local time) on the occasion of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) there.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) meets with his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof in Davos, Switzerland on January 22 (local time) (Photo: VNA)
Davos (VNA)✱ - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof in Davos, Switzerland on January 22 (local time) on the occasion of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) there.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the positive development of the Vietnam-Netherlands comprehensive partnership, particularly in climate change response and sustainable agriculture.
In the economic and trade sphere, the Netherlands is Vietnam’s second-largest trading partner in Europe and top investor from the European Union (EU). Despite global trade challenges, bilateral trade reached 13.77 billion USD in 2024, an increase of 26% compared to 2023.
PM Chinh expressed his gratitude for the Netherlands' special affection for Vietnam, particularly from King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, and noted his wish to welcome them to Vietnam in the near future.
Building on the growing political trust and the multi-faceted friendship nurtured over the past 50 years, the Vietnamese leader proposed elevating political and diplomatic relations to new heights through increased high-level exchanges, and concretising sectoral strategic partnerships on climate change adaptation and sustainable agriculture by implementing specific and practical cooperation programmes, particularly in the Mekong Delta and coastal regions.
He also suggested enhancing the effectiveness of existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms while expanding collaboration into areas where the Netherlands excels and Vietnam has demand, such as high-tech industries, semiconductor chip design and production, and other science and technology fields.
PM Chinh called on the Netherlands to ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) promptly and to advocate for the EU to lift the “yellow card” under the IUU (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated) fishing regulations imposed on Vietnamese seafood, thereby facilitating greater economic and trade cooperation.
For his part, PM Schoof highlighted the strong friendship and collaboration between the two nations across various sectors. He emphasised the potential to deepen bilateral ties further.
He noted that the Dutch King and Queen are eager to visit Vietnam again and affirmed the Netherlands’ interest in exploring investment opportunities in Vietnam’s semiconductor chip sector. He also congratulated Vietnam on hosting the UNCTAD ministerial meeting in late 2025.
PM Chinh thanked and called for the Dutch government’s continued support for the Vietnamese community in the Netherlands to integrate successfully into the host society and contribute to local socio-economic development. The leader also noted his hope for greater cooperation and mutual support between the two countries at international and regional organisations.
On this occasion, PM Chinh invited PM Schoof to visit Vietnam soon and attend the 4th Partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit, to be hosted by the Southeast Asian nation in April 2025, to review high-level agreements between the two countries./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a speech at a special policy dialogue on breakthroughs toward future: Vietnam’s vision on innovation and global role, within the framework of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21 afternoon (local time).
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
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