PM bids farewell to outgoing Panamanian Ambassador
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Panamanian Ambassador Servio S. Samudio in Hanoi on July 15, congratulating the outgoing diplomat on excellently fulfilling his assigned mission in Vietnam.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Panamanian Ambassador Servio S. Samudio (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception forPanamanian Ambassador Servio S. Samudio in Hanoi on July 15, congratulating theoutgoing diplomat on excellently fulfilling his assigned mission in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Government leader hailed the ambassador’s contributions to promotingcollaboration between the two countries, and expressed his delight over thefruitful developments in the bilateral political, diplomatic, economic andtrade ties during his tenure.
Two-way trade increased 30 percent as compared to 2014 when the diplomat beganhis task in Vietnam, while cooperation in the fields of culture, tourism andeducation has been given due attention, PM Phuc said.
He took the occasion to thank the Panamanian diplomat for supporting Spanishlanguage education at Hanoi University.
PM Phuc affirmed Vietnam always attaches much importance to enhancing relationswith Panama and many other Latin American countries, hoping both nations willfurther cooperation in trade and investment, the fields that they hold hugepotential.
To that end, he suggested acceleration of negotiations for the signing ofcooperative documents, laying a legal framework for long-term collaboration.
Servio S. Samudio, for his part, thanked the Vietnamese Prime Minister, andleaders of ministries, agencies and organisations for helping him complete hismissions.
He believed that Vietnam and Panama will organise various activities to markthe 45th anniversary of the diplomatic relations in 2020.
Panama will back Vietnam’s ASEAN Chair next year, and stands ready to serve asa bridge to connect Vietnamese products and Panamanian consumers, he said,wishing that Vietnam will be a gateway for Panama to enter the ASEAN market.
He thanked the Vietnamese Government for facilitating the signing of a visaexemption agreement, helping businesses and residents of the two countriespromote exchanges.
He said he has a plan to come back to watch the Formula 1 Vietnam Grand Prix2020.-VNA
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Vietnam always wishes to enhance the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Panama, Phan Dinh Trac, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, affirmed during his visit to the Latin American country.
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At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Panamanian Ambassador Servio S. Samudio (Photo: VNA) 
