Vietnam welcomes Czech Republic’s resumption of working visas
Vietnam welcomes Czech Republic’s resumption of working visas for Vietnamese
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 12 applauded the Czech Republic’s resumption of the grant of working visas for Vietnamese citizens, which is scheduled to begin this month.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Vice Chairman of the Czech Parliament’s Chamber of Deputies Vojtěch Filip, who is also Chairman of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM) (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 12 applauded the CzechRepublic’s resumption of the grant of working visas for Vietnamese citizens,which is scheduled to begin this month.
TheVietnamese side will intensify the management of its workers, he told visiting ViceChairman of the Czech Parliament’s Chamber of Deputies Vojtěch Filip, who isalso Chairman of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM), at areception in Hanoi.
TheGovernment leader highly valued cooperation projects between Vietnam and theCzech Republic in health care and automobile, as well as their joint efforts tolaunch direct flights between Hanoi and Prague, and pledged to create all possibleconditions for the projects.
Hedescribed these projects as specific measures to promote the bilateralcooperation, especially in economy and trade, given the modest two-way tradethat stood at only 307 million USD last year.
PMPhuc thanked the Czech Republic for supporting Vietnam’s candidacy as anon-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2020-2021, andthe EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to help businesses fromthe Czech Republic and the EU access the 90-million Vietnamese market.
Informingthe PM about his working session with Vietnamese Minister of Labour, Invalidsand Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, Vojtěch Filip said the Czech Republic can receiveabout 3,000-4,000 Vietnamese nurses.
Besides,the two countries also agreed to exchange doctors during a meeting between VojtěchFilip and representatives of the Vietnamese Ministry of Health.
TheCzech lawmaker said during his stay in Vietnam he also discussed the promotionof cooperation at working sessions with officers from the Ministries of PublicSecurity and National Defence.
Regardingcollaboration in car manufacturing between the Czech Republic’s Skoda Auto andits Vietnamese partner, the guest said part of the production line will be setup in Vietnam in the time ahead, adding that he hopes Czech Prime MinisterAndrej Babis will be in Vietnam on the occasion of the start of theconstruction.
Hehanded over to PM Phuc some documents relating to joint projects between theCzech Republic and Vietnam.-VNA
Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Tong Thi Phong hopes Vietnam and the Czech Republic will soon talk and sign an agreement on labour export, paving the way for Vietnamese nurses to work in the Czech Republic.
Vietnam stands ready to cooperate with the Czech Republic in selecting and training nurses and orderlies to work in the European country, Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung has said.
Vietnam and the Czech Republic should help their defence businesses to seek cooperation opportunities in military trade and defence industry, Deputy Defence Minister Phan Van Giang has said.
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.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Vice Chairman of the Czech Parliament’s Chamber of Deputies Vojtěch Filip, who is also Chairman of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM) (Photo: VNA) 
