PM hopes to lift Vietnam-Romania trade on par with potential
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Secretary of State at the Romanian Foreign Ministry Monica Gheorghita in Hanoi on May 14, asking for close coordination to realise the outcomes of his recent visit to the European nation.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Secretary of State at the Romanian Foreign Ministry Monica Gheorghita in Hanoi on May 14 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucreceived Secretary of State at the Romanian Foreign Ministry Monica Gheorghitain Hanoi on May 14, asking for close coordination to realise the outcomes ofhis recent visit to the European nation.
The PM welcomed the Romanian official to Vietnamfor the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) conference on promoting economic and socialinclusion in Asia and Europe, and for the political consultation with theVietnamese Foreign Ministry.
The Secretary of State said her trip aims to putinto details the cooperation agreements and commitments made during the PM’svisit to her country.
Romania wishes to foster cooperation withVietnam not only within the governmental framework but also throughbusiness-to-business partnership in various fields, she said, noting that shevisited a human resources training centre in Vietnam, and labour is an area inwhich Romania hopes to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Gheorghita also affirmed Romania’s pledge tostrongly push for the signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).
PM Phuc said to help implement his visit’soutcomes, the two sides should organise the 16th meeting of the joint committeefor economic cooperation as soon as possible, accelerate the signing offramework cooperation documents like the cooperation agreement on crimeprevention and control, a cultural cooperation programme for 2019-2021, and aneducational cooperation deal.
He spoke highly of the countries’ closecoordination and mutual support in the international arena, especially withinthe framework of the United Nations and ASEM. He also appreciated Romanianleaders’ commitment to strongly supporting the signing and ratification of theEVFTA and the EVIPA during the country’s term as EU presidency in the firsthalf of 2019.
The host also asked both sides to soon carry outthe deals signed at the business forum held during his trip to Romania so as tobring bilateral trade on par with potential, higher than the 218 million USD in2018. -VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for a breakthrough in Vietnam – Romania economic, trade and investment ties in his address to the Vietnam – Romania business forum in the capital city of Bucharest on April 15.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has expressed his desire for stronger cooperation between Vietnam and Romania in oil and gas, agriculture and food processing.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with Liviu Dragnea, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Romanian Parliament, in Bucharest on April 16 as part of his official visit to the European country.
Vietnam and Romania are each other’s important partner as said a joint statement issued at the end of the official visit to Romania from April 14-16 made by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung and Secretary of State at the Romanian Foreign Ministry Monica Gheorghita held a political consultation in Hanoi on May 14, discussing bilateral relations and international issues of shared concern.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives Secretary of State at the Romanian Foreign Ministry Monica Gheorghita in Hanoi on May 14 (Photo: VNA) 
