Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on April 24 received Moroccan Secretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mounia Boucetta.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) on April 24 received Moroccan Secretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mounia Boucetta (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Mini♑ster and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on April 24 receivedMoroccan Secretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs andInternational Cooperation Mounia Boucetta.
Boucetta isvisiting Vietnam to co-chair the fourth meeting of the Vietnam - Morocco JointCommittee and the fifth political consultation between the two foreignministries. Hailing thedevelopment of bilateral cooperation in all fields, Minh highly valuedMorocco’s efforts to deepen relations with members of the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with a view to becoming its Sectoral DialoguePartner. He said the two countries should increase the exchange of delegationsat all levels. The twoofficials stressed the need to take practical measures to foster trade andinvestment ties, increase the exchange of business delegations to explore eachother’s markets and developing economic ties with other African countries. Vietnam welcomedMorocco to open its honorary consulate in Ho Chi Minh City in a bid to boosteconomic and trade cooperation with Vietnam’s southern provinces and cities. The two sidesagreed to grant more scholarships to their students, increase the exchange of researchers,hold more academic workshops and sign agreements between research institutions. Besides, the twocountries are set to accelerate negotiations and sign cooperation deals in otherfields such as labour, finance-banking, tourism, aviation, and renewableenergy. At the meeting, Minhalso lauded the signing of the memorandum of understanding on cooperationbetween Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs andMorocco’s Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs and the establishment ofthe Vietnam-Morocco Friendship Association. He alsosuggested stronger cooperation between two countries’ localities like NhaTrang-Agadir, HCM City-Casablanca, and Da Nang-Tangier. During thepolitical consultation, the two sides also discussed regional and internationalissues of mutual concern.-VNA
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh has asked Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam Azzeddine Farhanne to promote linkages among businesses in the fields of trade, tourism, finance and banking.
Vietnam welcomes and creates favourable conditions for Moroccan businesses to invest in the country and expand cooperation with local counterparts, President Tran Dai Quang has said.
Vietnam and Morocco should strengthen bilateral relations, bring into play cooperation mechanisms and increase the exchange of delegations at all level as well as people-to-people exchanges.
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien on January 18 met with a delegation from Morocco led by Vice President of the House of Representatives Mohammed Ouzzine.
Morocco will enhance high-ranking visits to Vietnam and continue bilateral cooperation at regional and int'l forums, Vice President of the Moroccan House of Representatives Mohammed Ouzzine has said
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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.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.
The robust collaboration between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Japan’s National Diet, particularly between the two nations’ parliamentary friendship groups, is a hallmark of bilateral relations, contributing to deepening the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) on April 24 received Moroccan Secretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mounia Boucetta (Photo: VNA) 
