Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Tạ Văn Thông said the target of $15 billion in two-way trade by 2028 is feasible
Speaking at the conference, PM Chính emphasised that the railway sector needed to develop to a higher level to contribute to improving the overall efficiency of transportation.
The diplomat highlighted that the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries have been developed fruitfully, especially in economics and trade.
Canada pledged to continue to be with Việt Nam and work with Việt Nam on its priorities and achieving sustainable and inclusive growth for everyone
The two are located in different continents but connected with each other in historical, physical, and digital terms.
Foreign relations should serve economic development, President Võ Văn Thưởng noted, highlighting cultural diplomacy should be prioritised as it plays a crucial role in promoting the image of Vietnamese land and people.
The session would focus on giving opinions on several important issues to prepare for the fifth extraordinary session of the National Assembly, which was scheduled to open on January 15.
The Bulgarian top legislator wished that Việt Nam would serve as a bridge to facilitate cooperation between Bulgaria and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as between ASEAN and the European Union (EU).
Recognising complementary factors in the two economies, PM Chính proposed making economic cooperation a pillar of the bilateral ties with the goal of achieving $500 million in annual two-way trade soon.
The most severe sentence recommendation was 30 years for the former General Director of the Việt Á Company Phan Quốc Việt for giving bribes and violating bidding regulations causing serious consequences.
Chairman Huệ told the Bulgarian guest that Việt Nam has made efforts to implement the recommendations of the European Commission (EC) on sustainable fish development, asking Bulgaria to call on the EU to consider removing the IUU "yellow card" for Vietnamese fishery products.
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and visiting Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone agreed on the need to work more closely together in implementing high-level agreements, and underlined the necessity of strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation as well as connections between the two economies
In 2023, the total bilateral trade turnover reached about $1.6 billion, a slight decrease of 2.1 percent year on year, but the import value from Laos surged by 4.2 per cent.
Inheriting the tradition of solidarity and the heroic spirit of January 7, 1979, Việt Nam and Cambodia continue to promote the relationship of "good neighbours, traditional friendship, comprehensive, long-term sustainable cooperation" to a new level.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính affirmed that Việt Nam would be ready to support Laos to successfully perform international responsibilities in 2024, including the ASEAN Chairmanship.
The event saw the presence of Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam Chea Kimtha; Vietnamese generals and heroes of the people’s armed forces; foreign guests; 200 war veterans, former volunteer soldiers, and former experts of Việt Nam who used to fight and work in the neighbouring country; and Cambodian students.
Ninh Bình hopes that the visit by the Bulgarian delegation will open up opportunities for the province to expand cooperation with heritage urban centres in Bulgaria, and Ninh Bình wishes to learn about the way Bulgaria developed tourism.
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone is in Việt Nam for an official visit and the 46th meeting of the two countries’ Inter-Governmental Committee.
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