Vietnam contributes to common efforts in ASEM cooperation
Vietnam contributes to common efforts in ASEM cooperation: spokesperson
Vietnam always attaches importance and gives high priority to contributing to common efforts to raise the role of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) cooperation.
Le Thi Thu Hang, Foreign Ministry's spokesperson. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always attaches importance and gives highpriority to contributing to common efforts to raise the role of the Asia-EuropeMeeting (ASEM) cooperation, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson LeThi Thu Hang.
The country also works to promote the Asia-Europe connectivity through theASEAN Community, and existing partnerships, cooperation mechanisms, bilateraland multilateral connections, Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conferencein Hanoi on March 1.
March 1 is ASEM Day, she said, adding as a founding member, Vietnam warmlywelcomes the important event.
With the implementation of its extensive international integration and proactivemultilateral foreign policies, Vietnam will continue to cooperate with membersto build a vision for a responsible ASEM with adaptation capacity in theevolving architecture.
Since joining the forum in 1996, Vietnam has been an active and responsiblemember with significant milestones in ASEM’s path of development, contributingto raising ASEM’s role and position.
The Southeast Asian country successfully organised the 5th ASEM Summit in 2004,and economic ministers’ meeting (2001), information-technology ministers’meeting (2006), foreign and education ministers’ meetings (2009) and labour ministers’meeting (2012).
Vietnam proposed 23 initiatives and joined to launch 27 others in the areas drawingattention from businesses and people, such as in culture, health care,transportation, energy security, food security, climate change,science-technology, tourism, economics, green growth, social welfare.
The country is among leading nations in promoting periodic cooperationmechanism on natural disaster response and ASEM dialogue on sustainabledevelopment on water resources, upgrading the Mekong Sub-region cooperation toregional level, boosting first local cooperation projects in ASEM between localitiesof Vietnam and Romania and Bulgaria.
In 2107, Vietnam successfully carried out the Prime Minister’s initiative atthe 11th ASEM Summit in Mongolia in July 2016 with hosting the ASEM conferenceon innovative education and human resources building for sustainabledevelopment in Hue city on March 29-321. The country chaired the 37th meetingof the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Board of Governors.- VNA
Economic ministers at the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) have agreed to raise voice against rising protectionism trend and boost cooperation in digital infrastructure to facilitate trade and investment.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called on members of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to take joint actions in order to better deal with current challenges.
The 37th meeting of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Board of Governors kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on November 30, gathering governors from 53 Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) members.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has proposed four solutions to build a vision for a responsible Asia-Europe partnership, including increasing dialogues and trust building and cooperating closely at forums to develop multilateralism to tackle security challenges.
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) should contribute to the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)’s efforts in promoting Asia-Europe partnership and multilateral cooperation in the digital era.
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.
Le Thi Thu Hang, Foreign Ministry's spokesperson. (Photo: VNA) 
