Foreign researchers join workshop on Vietnam in Mexico
The socio-economic and political situation, and gender equality issue in Vietnam drew the attention of researchers, teachers and students at a workshop in Mexico on September 5.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong speaks at the workshop. (Source: VNA)
Mexico City (VNA) – The socio-economic andpolitical situation, and gender equality issue in Vietnam drew the attention ofresearchers, teachers and students at a workshop in Mexico on September 5.
The event, held by the Institute for Economic Research underthe National Autonomous University of Mexico, saw the participation of researchersand experts from Japan and Poland.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong talkedabout the relations between Vietnamand Mexico,as well as potential for bilateral cooperation in various fields, particularlyeconomy, trade, investment and culture.
Since the two countries set up diplomatic ties on May 19,1975, their collaboration and traditional friendship have been consolidated andenhanced across realms, he said, highlighting an annual increase of 10-15percent in two-way trade over the past time.
Vietnamhas become Mexico’seighth largest trade partner in Asia-Pacific. Meanwhile, Mexico is Vietnam’ssecond largest trade partner in Latin America, with two-way trade valuereaching nearly 5 billion USD in 2017 and some 1 billion USD in the firstquarter of this year, the diplomat cited statistics released by the Mexican Ministryof Economy.
Ambassador Duong expressed his belief that the Comprehensiveand Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to which bothVietnam and Mexico are signatories will further facilitate economic, trade andinvestment links between the two countries once it takes effect.
At the workshop, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Minh from the VietnamAcademy of Social Sciences presented Vietnam’s policies and progressesin gender equality and women empowerment in political, economic and social spectrums.
Dr. Naoko Saito from Japan’s Osaka University and LukaszCzarnecki, a Polish researcher, spoke of the impressive development andincreasingly important role of Vietnam in the region and the international areaat large.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico openedexhibitions of Mexican artists’ paintings and photos capturing the land andpeople of Vietnam.-VNA
Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (Sagarpa) and the Mexican Embassy in Vietnam co-hosted a seminar in Hanoi on April 27, discussing business and investment cooperation opportunities in the food sector between Vietnam and Mexico.
For over four decades, the traditional friendship and all-round cooperation between Vietnam and Mexico have been reinforced and developed in many fields from politics-diplomacy, economy-trade to culture, education and health care, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong.
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoai Duong paid a courtesy call on Mexican Secretary of Economy Idelfonso Guajardo Villarreal in Mexico City to discuss ways to bolster the two countries’ economic and trade relations.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong speaks at the workshop. (Source: VNA) 
