Welcome ceremony held for PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Bucharest
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was welcomed to Romania at an official ceremony in Bucharest on April 15 morning chaired by Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc is welcomed by Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila. (Photo: VNA)
Bucharest (VNA) –Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was welcomed to Romania at an official ceremonyin Bucharest on April 15 morning chaired by Romanian Prime Minister VioricaDancila.
This is the first visit of Phucto Romania as Prime Minister of Vietnam, and the first by a Vietnamese PM tothe European country since 1977.
As the two PMs were reviewing aguard of honour at the ceremony, PM Phuc said in Romanian “Buna ziua Soldati”(Good morning soldiers).
The two PMs are reviewing a guard of honour at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
After the welcome ceremony, thetwo PMs held talks.
The two PMs hold talks after the welcome ceremony.(Photo: VNA)
Vietnam and Romania officiallyset up diplomatic relations in February 1950. The two countries have enjoyedgrowing friendship and cooperation. Both sides have worked together towards atrade revenue target of 500 million USD in the near future, instead of just 200million USD at present.
The official visit to Romania byPM Phuc looks to open up opportunities for Vietnam to gain Romania’s support inthe ties with the European Union (EU), especially in pushing for the signing ofthe EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) during Romania’ rotating EUPresidency in the first half of 2019.
Besides, the visit also looks tostep up the two sides’ coordination at international forums and build plans toprepare for the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
The two sides will seek to boostcooperation across politics, economics, trade-investment, education-training,culture-tourism, agriculture, labour, and local partnership during thevisit.-VNA
The official visit to Romania by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will reiterate Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of treasuring deepening the traditional friendship and cooperation with the European country in a more practical and efficient manner, Ambassador of Vietnam to Romania Dang Tran Phong has said.
The long-standing friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Romania are set to be further intensified through the official visit to the European nation from April 14 to 16 by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Henri Coanda International Airport at 6:15am on April 14 (local time), beginning an official visit to Romania.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his wish for stronger partnership between localities of Vietnam and Romania during his visit to Prahova, a county with dynamic economic development in Romania, on April 14 (local time).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage had a meeting with representatives from the Vietnamese community in Romania and the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Bucharest on April 14.
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.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc is welcomed by Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila. (Photo: VNA) 
The two PMs are reviewing a guard of honour at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
The two PMs hold talks after the welcome ceremony.(Photo: VNA) 
