Vietnam, Hungary further ties across wide-ranging areas
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto agreed on steps to boost bilateral ties across the board.
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto agreed on steps to boost bilateral ties across politics-diplomacy, tra𒅌de-investment, culture, education-training, development cooperation, and national defence-security during their talks in Hanoi on January 12.
Szijjarto, who is in Vietnam from January 11-13, expressed his wish to further develop the traditional friendship and effective collaboration between the two countries.
He reiterated his support to the prompt signing of the Vietnam – EU free trade agreement and the EU’s recognition of Vietnam as a market economy.
Both sides consented to facilitate visits at all levels and continue to work closely together at regional and global forums, especially at the United Nations and the Asia-Europe Meeting.
They pledged to maintain the annual deputy-ministerial political consultation mechanism and extend ties between the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and other research institutes of the two countries.
On the same page, to improve the operation of the Vietnam – Hungary Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation, the two countries will jointly hold seminars and trade promotion fairs, making it easier for goods to enter each market.
The Hungarian side assured all possible support to Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fisheries, garment and footwear industries in navigating its market.
The host, for his part, made it clear that Vietnam continually facilitates Hungarian investment in infrastructure, renewable energy, environment treatment technology, food processing and pharmaceuticals.
He appreciated Hungary’s provision of preferential credit for Vietnam and promised closer liaison to utilise official development assistance.
On regional and global issues of shared concern, host and guest agreed to further uphold each other’s role in fostering connectivity and cooperation between Southeast Asia and Central –Eastern Europe as well as the ASEAN-EU ties.
During a press conference following the talks, they informed the media that Vietnam and Hungary will continue joint work across national defence-security, education-training, culture-tourism, agriculture, health care and the environment.
Vietnam also hailed Hungary’s initiative to continue supplying credit to Vietnam and offer annual scholarships to 100 Vietnamese students, a two-fold increase from 50.-VNA
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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.
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.
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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.
At the talks (Source: VNA)
