President meets with leaders of Francophone nations
President Tran Dai Quang had bilateral meetings with officials of several member nations of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) on November 26, on the sidelines of the ongoing 16th Francophone Summit in Madagascar.
President Tran Dai Quang speaks at the opening ceremony of the 16th Francophone Summit (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quanghad bilateral meetings with officials of several member nations of theInternational Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) on November 26, on thesidelines of the ongoing 16th Francophone Summit in Madagascar.
Meetingwith French President Francois Hollande, the Vietnamese State leader saidFrancois Hollande’s recent visit to Vietnam helped create new momentum to thestrategy counterpartership between the two countries.
The FrenchPresident spoke highly of Vietnam’s great contributions to the Francophonecommunity.
The two leaders agreed to work closely to promotethe implementation of the Francophone community’s priorities in the coming time.
During their meeting, President of Senegal Macky Sall and President TranDai Quang highlighted great potential for Vietnam and Senegal to push links intrade, agriculture, and aquaculture.
Macky Sall said his country wantsto learn from Vietnam’s experience in rice cultivation and agriculturalproduction, towards ensuring food security in Senegal.
Meanwhile in hismeeting with President of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara, President Quangaffirmed that Cote d’Ivoire is Vietnam’s second trade partner inAfrica.
The President of Cote d’Ivoire appreciated Vietnamese firms’effective operations in his country, saying that the West African hopes toexpand cooperation with Vietnam in agriculture, especially in cacao production.
Attheir meeting, President Quang and President of Mauritius Anerood Jugnauthexpressed their joy at fruitful development in the bilateral ties, and sharedtheir hope that the two countries will foster trade and investment bonds in thetime ahead.
In his meeting with the Vietnamese leader, Swiss PresidentJohan N-Schneider Ammann affirmed that negotiations of the Europe-Vietnam FreeTrade Agreement (EVFTA) is smooth.
Meanwhile, Serbian First Deputy PrimeMinister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic invited President Tran Dai Quang tovisit his country, and affirmed that Serbia is willing to cooperate with Vietnamat international forums.
On the same day, President Quang met Presidentof Chad Idriss Deby Itno, Minister ofExternal Relations of Cameroon Lejeune Mbella Mbella.-VNA
The 15th Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) concluded on November 30 in Dakar, Senegal after passing the Dakar Declaration and important resolutions that advocated boosting economic partnership in the French-speaking community.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh stressed that Vietnam backs the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF)’s efforts to enhance economic cooperation.
President Tran Dai Quang arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar on November 25, beginning his trip to the country to attend the 16th Francophone Summit from November 26-27, at the invitation of the host country’s President Hery Rajaonarimampianina.
Vietnam is introducing the country’s development, landscape and people at the Francophone Village in Antananarivo, Madagascar, which is a sideline activity of the 16th Francophone Summit.
Agricultural cooperation is a pillar in the Vietnamese-Madagascan relations, President Tran Dai Quang and his Madagascan counterpart HeryRajaonarimampianina said during their talks on November 25.
Vietnam is ready to intensify economic cooperation with Francophone countries and share experience in socio-economic development with them, especially African nations, President Tran Dai Quang said.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
President Tran Dai Quang speaks at the opening ceremony of the 16th Francophone Summit (Source: VNA) 
