Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui ThanhSon hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 7 for Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Keeꩲsvan Baar.
Son spoke highly of the ambassador’s active role in arranging high-level visits and events, thus contributing to deepeningbilateral ties in a practical and effective manner. He suggested the diplomat continue promoting the exchange of visits at alllevels, maintaining the effective implementation of bilateral cooperation mechanisms,and working with the Vietnamese partners to deepen the strategicpartnership on climate adaptation and water management and the strategicpartnership on sustainable agriculture and food security through practical andcontext-appropriate projects and programmes. The minister also proposed that both sides efficiently carry out high-levelagreements, maintain effective cooperation in traditional areas such aspolitics and diplomacy, trade and investment, while enhancing joint work inareas of the Netherlands' strength and Vietnam's needs, such as circulareconomy, high technology, renewable energy, and more. Kees van Baar, for his part, thanked the minister and relevant Vietnamese agencies for supporting the embassy’s activities to expand ties between Vietnam and theNetherlands in various areas. He affirmed that the Netherlands attachesimportance to the comprehensive partnership with Vietnam on the back of reliablepolitical relations and close cooperation at multilateral forums, supports high-level exchanges and the expansion of cooperation in potential areassuch as hi-tech, climate change adaptation, water management and sustainableagriculture. On the global and regional issues of shared concern, they highlightedtheir support for peace, cooperation and development, as well as the settlementof disputes and conflicts through peaceful means in accordance with the UnitedNations Charter and international law./.
A delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Assistant to the Minister Nguyen Minh Vu recently paid a working trip to the Netherlands to strengthen and promote cooperation between the Vietnamese ministry and the The Hague Academy of International Law and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha will co-chair the 8th meeting of the Vietnam-Netherlands Intergovernmental Committee on Climate Change Adaptation and Water Management slated for June 25-27 in The Hague.
The Vietnamese Embassy in the Netherlands organised a ceremony in The Hague on June 26 to mark the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Mark Harbers co-chaired the eighth meeting of the Vietnam-Netherlands Inter-Governmental Committee on climate change adaptation and water management on June 27 in The Hague.
The 15th National Assembly is set to adopt seven laws and seven resolutions through voting during the final working day of its 9th session on June 27. NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man is scheduled to deliver a closing speech after the legislature completed the agenda of its 9th session.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha outlined five key measures for promoting Vietnam's ties with the Central and Eastern Eruopean countries to a new height as the obtained cooperation results are positive but still modest compared to their potential.
With over 30 activities held across a three-day working trip to Tianjin and Shanghai, the PM made a strong impression on both multilateral and bilateral levels.
Party General Secretary To Lam's reception for the newly appointed Australian Ambassador, PM Pham Minh Chinh's activities in China, and the NA's adoption of the Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations are among news highlights on June 26 evening.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s working trip conveyed an important message that aligns with the event's theme -the spirit of entrepreneurship for a new era- aiming to maximise international resources in service of national development.
The attendance of the Vietnamese delegation headed by PM Pham Minh Chinh at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin carries importance significance, said a researcher on Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird, with her extensive experience and deep understanding of the region, would make significant contributions to advancing the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while receiving the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on June 26.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
The President also identified certain limitations in advisory work that require continued innovation and quality improvement to meet state leadership requirements.
The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.
The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.
An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City. He called for deeper, result-oriented cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic development — especially in sectors where Shanghai has strengths and Vietnam has demand, such as transport infrastructure, smart and green cities, and innovation.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Kees van Baar (Photo: dangcongsan.vn) 
