Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong during his phone talks with German Chancellor and leader of the German Social Democratic Party Olaf Scholz. (Photo: VNA) During the talks, Trong informed the German leader aboutVietnam's achievements after more than 35 years of Doi moi (renewal), as well as the country's developmentpath, foreign policy, and goal of becoming a developed country by 2045.
He stated that Vietnam attaches importance to its strategicpartnership with Germany as part of its foreign policy of multilateralisation anddiversification, and of being a friend, reliable partner and an active andresponsible member in the international community.
The Party leader proposed the two countries enhancepolitical relations, including exchanges of high-ranking delegations, andpromote the relations between the Communist Party of Vietnam and politicalparties of Germany, including the ruling Social Democratic Party.
Trong also suggested lifting cooperation between the twocountries in investment, trade, science, technology, education, nationaldefence and security to a new level in conformity with their strategicpartnership.
The two countries should tap opportunities from the EU-VietnamFree Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and boost cooperation in fields of green growth,climate change prevention, digital transformation, COVID-19 prevention andcontrol, education and training and vocational training, he said.
The Party chief proposed the German Government continue tocreate favourable conditions for Vietnamese nationals living and working inGermany.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated Vietnam for itsachievements in national development and its enhanced role and position in the international arena. He affirmed that Germany attaches great importance to the nations’strategic partnership which is developing robustly and has much potential forfurther growth.
He suggested the two countries step up political cooperationbilaterally and at international forums; as well as their partnership ineconomy, including optimising the advantages of the EVFTA and promoting Germany-investedprojects in Vietnam, in climate change adaptation, and in COVID-19 preventionand control.
The leaders also discussed regional and internationalissues. Regarding the East Sea, they agreed on the need to maintain peace,stability, cooperation and development and to respect international laws,including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The Chancellor mentioned Germany's viewpoint about thesituation in Ukraine.
In response, Trong affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy torespect fundamental principles of the United Nations, including respect forindependence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, peacefulsettlement of international disputes without use of force and threat of use offorce.
He wished that all related parties promote dialogues andnegotiations to end fighting and restore peace, on the basis of respecting the legitimate interests of all parties, in line with international law.
The Party chief took the occasion to invite the GermanChancellor to visit Vietnam and the later accepted the invitation withpleasure./.
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