Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A joint press release on the talks betweenVietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan and Prime Minister of Norway Jon🐓as Gahr Store has be༒en released.
The joint press release said that at theinvitation of the Norwegian Prime Minister, Vice President Xuan is paying an official visitto Norway from November 23-25. The visit reflects the strong commitment of bothsides to enhance long-term friendship and multifaceted cooperation. Both sides affirmed their commitment to deepening political ties through high-levelvisits and strengthening existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms.
They discussed the possibility of establishing strategiccooperation in the fields of green energy transition and sustainable maritimeeconomy, and expressed their wish to step up negotiations on the Free Trade Agreementbetween Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), thereby furtherpromoting trade and investment ties between the two countries.
Underscoring the importance of cooperation within the frameworkof the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), they showed interestin collaboration in fisheries, education, culture, science and technology,child protection, gender equality, as well as national defence and security.
They acknowledged that the Vietnamese community serves as a friendship and cooperation bridge in promoting the ties between the two contries' people.
On global and regional issues, they showed support for the settlementof disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with widely recognisedprinciples of international law, including the United Nations Charter.
Both sides agreed with the content of the visaexemption agreement for holders of Vietnamese and Norwegian diplomaticpassports and affirmed their commitment to signing the agreement in the nearfuture.
Welcoming the important developments in bilateral ties inrecent years, they express💎ed their desire൩ to continue strongly promoting andexpanding this relationship. They were satified with the visit's outcomes, considering them an important step in enhancing friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Norway, said the joint press release./.
Vietnam attaches importance to the traditional cooperation with Norway, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son while receiving visiting State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Erling Rimestad in Hanoi on March 1.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway Erling Rimestad co-chaired the ninth political consultation between the two foreign ministries, focusing on discussing bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of shared concern.
A seminar themed "Norway-Vietnam: Strengthening Cooperation in Maritime Aquaculture" was held in Nha Trang city, the central province of Khanh Hoa on June 5.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store (Photo: VNA) 
