Vietnamese Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi and Algerian Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production Ali Aoun co-chaired the 12th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee which opened in Hanoi on October 16.
The 12th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee opens in Hanoi on October 16. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi and Algerian Minister of I♓ndustry and Pharmaceutical Production Al𝓀i Aounco-chaired the 12th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-GovernmentalCommittee which opened in Hanoi on October 16.
Speakingat the opening ceremony, Nghi described Algeria as a major partner and thefourth largest export market of Vietnam in Africa. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, two-way tradebetween Vietnam and Algeria reached only 144.2 million USD in 2022, 141 million USD of which wasVietnam’s exports. Cooperation in the oil and gas sector is a bright spot of bilateraleconomic ties. The joint venture for oil and gas exploration and exploitationin Algeria between Petrovietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP)and its partners Sonatrach Algeria and PTTEP Thailand is progressing effectively,with plans to continue with the second phase. Progress has also been seen in collaboration inagriculture, aquaculture, information technology, tourism, and other fields. Inaddition to coordination between ministries and departments, the signing ofagreements and twinned relations between Vietnam's Dien Bien province andAlgeria's Batna province in August 2023 has contributed to the diversificationof cooperation between the two countries. Nghi suggested the two sides focuson reaching consensus on key areas such as trade in agricultural and consumergoods, oil and gas, agriculture, information technology, tourism, construction,and more.
The important meeting is scheduled to last till October 18. (Photo: VNA)
Regardingnew cooperation proposals, the Vietnamese side received draft agreements fromAlgeria in the fields of healthcare, education, vocational training, tourism,sports, energy, and investment. Vietnamese ministries and agencies will discusswith their Algerian counterparts during the meeting to determine the potential cooperationareas of shared interest, with the aim of signing cooperation agreements at anappropriate time, he said. Aoun highlighted themutually beneficial nature of cooperation between the two countries, describing Vietnamas an important economic partner of Algeria in Asia. Algeria wishes to continue developing its economic ties withVietnam by strengthening economic and trade cooperation, fostering tradeexchange and exploring new investment projects, he said. He added that the meeting will provide a platform for ministries and agencies from the two countries to share ideas, propose solutions and necessaryresources to advance and diversify bilateral collaboration activities. Themeeting is scheduled to last till October 18./.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria on June 18 held a trading conference in a hybrid format, with the aim of boosting trade cooperation between the two countries.
Local administrations of Batna province of Algeria and Vietnam’s Dien Bien province agreed to establish a twinning partnership between the two cities on August 28.
Vietnam and Algeria signed an agreement on judicial cooperation programme for 2024-2025 period, during a recent two-day working visit by Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Khanh Ngoc to the North African country.
Algerian Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry Ali Aoun and Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh on September 20 looked into preparations for the 12th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria inter-governmental committee and a business forum, slated for October in Hanoi.
The Algeria-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Group made its debut in Algiers on October 9, aiming to reinforce relations between the two countries in all fields, especially through parliamentary channel.
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.
The 12th meeting of the Vietnam-Algeria Inter-Governmental Committee opens in Hanoi on October 16. (Photo: VNA) 
The important meeting is scheduled to last till October 18. (Photo: VNA) 
