The FTA between Vietnam and the EAEU will open opportunities to raise bilateral trade to 10 billion USD by 2020, Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung told Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov on April 10.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) receives Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The implementation of the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Eurasian Economic Union will open opportunities to raise bilateral trade to 10 billion USD by 2020, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung told Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov on April 10.
Trade between Vietnam and Russia has risen recently, hitting 2.7 billion USD in 2016, an increase of 23 percent over 2015, and 452 million USD in the first two months of the year.
Dung said Vietnam wants to maintain the positive growth in bilateral cooperation, especially in economics and trade, defence, military techniques and is ready to facilitate Russian participation in new co-operation projects in energy and infrastructure development in Vietnam.
During their talks in Hanoi, the two sides also discussed cooperation projects in agriculture and energy.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and Irish Ambassador to Vietnam Cait Moran (Photo: VNA)
Also on the same day, Dung received Irish Ambassador to Vietnam Cait Moran, noting that Ireland-funded development co-operation projects are bearing fruits, contributing to Vietnam's development.
At present, Vietnam is the only Asian country among nine partners entitled to receive Irish development aid. The country has provided Vietnam about 130 million EUR (137 million USD) worth of non-refundable assistance.
The two countries have witnessed rapid growth in bilateral trade recently, reaching 1.14 billion USD in 2016, a three-fold increase from 2015.
During their meeting, the two sides discussed fields of common interest for enhanced cooperation.
On the occasion, Ambassador Moran said Ireland would release a national strategy on development cooperation with Vietnam for 2017-20.-VNA
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Officials from Vietnam and Russia gathered in a workshop in Hanoi on March 28 to discuss combating bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) receives Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and Irish Ambassador to Vietnam Cait Moran (Photo: VNA) 
