Vietnam, Russia hold 19th session of intergovernmental committee
The 19th session of the Vietnam-Russia Intergovernmental Committee for Economic-Commercial and Scientific-Technological Cooperation was held in Saint-Petersburg city in Russia on September 21.
Moscow (VNA) – The 19th session of the Vietnam-Russia Intergove♌rnmental Committee for Economic-Commercial and Scientific-Technological Cooperation was held in Sai꧂nt-Petersburg city in Russia on September 21.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov headed the Vietnamese and Russian delegations, respectively, to the event.
Participants heard that two-way trade reached 1.56 billion USD in the first seven months of 2016, a year-on-year increase of more than 30 percent. As of June 2016, Russia had 113 direct investment projects in Vietnam with a total capital of 1.1 billion USD, while Vietnam ran 20 investment projects worth 2.93 billion USD in Russia.
The two sides agreed to boost cooperation among localities and establish industrial parks and joint manufacturing ventures in Russian localities.
They also planned to boost collaboration in shipbuilding, auto assembling and manufacturing, mining equipment production, as well as building farms and light industrial zones in Russia , and develop tourism in Vietnam.
The officials discussed the implementation of the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union, affirming that the two countries’ governments will support key cooperative projects.
Representatives discussed how to cooperate in energy, ore mining, banking, information-communication, science-technology, and education-training.
Vietnam and Russia will increase the imports of farm produce from their respective markets and push ahead with negotiations on food safety.
Speaking at a press briefing after the meeting, Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung said the two countries agreed on various issues during the 19th session, especially cooperation in economics, trade, investment, agriculture, and oil and gas.
Deputy PM Igor Shuvalov said he hopes Vietnam and Russia will reach agreements on several cooperation mechanisms in banking, construction, energy, and tourism.-VNA
The Vietnam-Eurasia Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (VN-EAEU FTA) will take effect on October 5, 2016, according to an announcement released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
Politburo member Truong Thi Mai, who is Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Mass Mobilisation, paid a working visit to Russia from September 10-13.
A business forum was held in Moscow on September 18 to promote cooperation between Vietnam and Russia when the Vietnam – Eurasian Economic Union free trade agreement comes into effect on October.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has pledged all possible support to investors working in oil and gas, including Zarubezhneft and other Russian companies.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has suggested deeper links in economics, trade, culture, and tourism between Vietnamese localities and their Russian counterparts, including Saint-Petersburg.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
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.
An overview of the session (Photo: VNA)
