PM meets Dutch top legislators, concluding Netherlands visit
Vietnam wants to enhance all-around cooperation with the Netherlands, especially in climate change adaptation, water management, high-tech and sustainable agriculture, oil and gas industry, logistics and seaport services, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The Hague (VNA) – Vietnam wantsto enhance all-around cooperation with the Netherlands, especially in climatechange adaptation, water management, high-tech and sustainable agriculture, oiland gas industry, logistics and seaport services, said Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc.
The Vietnamese Government leader made the statement at a meeting with President of the Senate Ankie Broekers-Knoland Speaker of the House of Representatives Khadija Arib of the Netherlands inThe Hague on July 11.
He spoke highly of experience and strength of the Netherlands in the above-mentionedfields and hoped the Dutch legislative bodies continue supporting and promotingthe implementation of cooperative programmes between the two nations in theframework of the strategic partnership agreements on climate change adaptationand water management; and on sustainable agriculture and food security.
The PM informed that Vietnam is giving priority to reforming and perfecting itseconomic institution, renovating growth model, promoting scientific andtechnological applications, and improving both human resources andcompetitiveness of the national economy.
He asked the Dutch law-making bodies to work to strengthen and support trade andinvestment links between the two countries, push for the early signing andapproval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, and consider establishing theNetherlands-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarian Group towards expandinglegislative cooperation.
The Dutch parliamentarians described PM Phuc’s visit to their country as animportant milestone in the cooperative ties between the two nations, andhighlighted comprehensive results in the Vietnam-Netherlands multi-faceted relationsin recent time.
Khadija Arib stressedthe great potential to further boost the bilateral ties, saying that the twonations need to create more favourable conditions for their enterprises topromote links, thus fully tapping strengths of the two economies.
She affirmed that the Netherlands is willing to share experience and foster cooperationwith Vietnam in the fields of its strengths such as water management, sea level rise and climate change adaptation, dykeconstruction, ship building, logistics and seaport services.
The two sides agreed to enhance exchange of visits, especially between parliamentcommittees, to foster experience sharing in law making and supervision.
They expressed their belief that the cooperation between the Vietnamese NA andthe Dutch legislative bodies will be stronger in the future, contributing to steppingup the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between the two nations.
Later the same day, PM Phuc left Amsterdam for Vietnam, wrapping up hisfour-day official visit to the Netherlands from July 8.-VNA
Vietnam and the Netherlands have issued a joint statement in thte framework of the working visit of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to the Netherlands from July 8-11.
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The Vietnamese Government will create the most possible conditions for investors from the Netherlands to do business in Vietnam, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The Netherlands’ port city of Rotterdam is keen to expand multifaceted cooperation with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City, in planning, building and management of port infrastructure, navigation training, logistics services, and prevention of flood tides and urban inundation.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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).
At the meeting (Source: VNA) 
