German papers hail Vietnam’s voice on international arena
A number of German politicians, experts and papers have hailed Vietnam for raising important voices in trade liberalisation and climate change response.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Source: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – A number of German politicians,experts and papers have hailed Vietnam for raising important voices in tradeliberalisation and climate change response.
The Neues Deutscheland (New Germany), one of the majorGerman papers, ran an article by Dr. Detlef Pries who said Vietnam’s presenceat the G20 Summit as Chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2017reflects the country’s improving prestige on international arena.
Reviewing Vietnam’s economic progresses over the past threedecades since the renovation in 1986, the author said its economic growth couldbe comparable to any economies’. In the past decade, income per capita surgedfrom 730 USD in 2007 to 2,445 USD in 2016, which is set to soar to 3,200 USD in2020 by the 12th National Party Congress.
Pries said he is impressed by Vietnam’s economic growthtarget of 6.7 percent this year, and said in order to achieve such ambitiousgoal, the Southeast Asian country needs to have fine economic and traderelations, with a focus on attraction of foreign direct investment and freetrade agreements.
According to the article, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s recentvisits to the US and Japan aimed to boost mutually-beneficial ties. Apart fromcoming to Germany for the G20 Summit, the PM paid a working trip to Berlin tostep up negotiations on the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and increase all-around collaborationwith Germany in various areas, including vocational training to improvecompetitiveness.
“Vietnam wants to strengthen relations with Germany” is thetitle of an article run by the German Press Agency (DPA), which said PM Phucheld working sessions with Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz states to reinforce tiesacross economy, education and culture.
It added that over the past years, Vietnam has workedclosely with Germany to build a law-governed State, thus laying foundation forsustainable socio-economic development.-VNA
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Germany right after his arrival in Berlin on July 5 evening (local time).
Vietnam’s consistent policy is to consider Germany its leading important and trusted partner in Europe and hope to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, affirmed Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Vietnam attaches special importance to developing the relations with Germany, which is its leading partner in Europe in politics-external relations, trade-investment, education-training and science-technology, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has expressed his desire that Germany, as the largest economy and an influential member of the European Union (EU), would help attract global resources into Vietnam.
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 Le Thanh Long received British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on August 7, affirming education as a standout pillar in the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Source: VNA) 
