Vietnam bolsters cooperation with Chile, Argentina
A Party delegation led by head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan paid working visits to Chile and Argentina from June 27-30.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (Source: VNA)
Buenos Aires (VNA) - A Party delegation led by head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan paid working visits to Chile and Argentina from June 27-30 with ♚the aim to intensify Vietnam’s relations with the two South American countries꧒.
During his stay in Chile on June 27-28, Quan was received by President Michelle Banchelet, who hoped for the further expansion of economic, trade and investment ties between Chile and Vietnam and for the effective implementation of the bilateral free trade agreement.
The Vietnamese official also had meetings with President of the Communist Party Guillermo Teillier and Vice President of the ruling Socialist Party Fernando Krauss Ruz, during which they discussed measures to strengthen the parties’ cooperation through delegation exchanges.
As part of his visit to Argentina from June 29-30, Quan had talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party Victor Kot.
He thanked the support of the Argentinean people for Vietnam’s national construction and safeguarding, affirming that he will do his utmost to consolidate the friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the two parties and peoples.
At a working session between Quan and President of the Republican Proposal Party Humberto Schiavoni, both sides agreed to increase the exchange of delegations and experience in Party building.
Schiavoni spoke highly of Vietnam’s economic achievements and its increasingly important role in Southeast Asia. He confirmed that Argentina pays attention to expanding its collaboration with Vietnam in all fields, especially in economy, trade and investment.
The Vietnamese official held working sessions with Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra and Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Cristina Boldorini, during which they stressed the importance of realising bilateral cooperation agreements, and exchanged notes on measures to boost economic, trade and investment ties.
He was welcomed by President of the Senate Federico Pinedo and Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies Patricia Gimenez.
Quan also chaired a talk at the Communist Party headquarters on Vietnam’s socio-economic situation, especially its achievements during the 30-year renewal process.
He answered party members’ queries on sovereignty-related disputes in the East Sea, Vietnam’s sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagoes, and its participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
Vietnam is currently Argentina’s sixth largest trade partner, with two-way trade exceeding 2.5 billion USD in 2015, up 34 percent from the previous year.
On June 29, the Argentinean Foreign Ministry issued a press announcement appreciating the Vietnamese party delegation’s working visit.
The announcement stated that the visit was part of Argentina’s process of implementing its global integration policy and intensifying relations with Asian-Pacific nations.-VNA
A meeting with Chilean journalists was held in Chile by the Vietnamese Embassy and the Chile-Vietnam Cultural Institute to honour the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnamese diplomacy.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Nguyen Dinh Thao made a trip to Argentinian Central province from June 30 - July 2 to promote trade between the two countries.
Vietnam and Argentina pledged to facilitate enterprises’ trade promotion activities while agreeing to negotiate a legal framework on Vietnamese product penetration into the South American country.
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.
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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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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.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan (Source: VNA)
