At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Micheál Martin (Photo: VNA) Guterres recalled his visit to Vietnam last November,and affirmed that the UN will continue its efforts in promoting the good relationswith the Southeast Asian nation.
Quang stressed that Vietnam always backsmultilateralism and the UN’s central role in global administrating andcoordinating efforts in order to address common challenges.
The Deputy PM suggested the two sides step up theircooperation and materialise major cooperation orientations that match theirpriorities, including outcomes of the UN Secretary General’s visit.
At the meeting with Ireland’s Deputy Prime Ministerand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Micheál Martin, Quang noted thatVietnam attaches importance to enhancing its fruitful and multi-facetedrelations with Ireland.
The two countries should increase all-leveldelegation exchanges, he said, suggesting the Irish government createfavourable conditions for Vietnamese goods to enter the country.
Martin, in reply, said the Irish government hopesfor stronger cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economy and trade.
Both sides pledged to work harder to strengthen thebilateral collaboration, and provide mutual support at multilateral forums, includingthe UN Human Rights Council.
Meeting Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yvan GilPinto, Quang also affirmed the importance Vietnam attaches to the traditionalfriendship with the Latin American country.
At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yvan Gil Pinto (Photo: VNA) Pinto emphasised that the Venezuelan governmentwishes to foster cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in economy, trade,agriculture and energy.
At another meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairsof Norway Anniken Huitfeldt, Quang said the two countries should consider establishinga joint economic and trade committee.
At the meeting between Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt (Photo: VNA) Apart from trade and investment, the two countriesshould expand their collaboration in other spheres, especially clean energy,renewable energy, maritime economy and the implementation of commitments announced at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Huitfeldt pledged that Norway stands ready tocoordinate with Vietnam in boosting the trade and investment links, andexpanding cooperation areas.
The two sides agreed to closely coordinate with andsupport each other at international forums, especially in the context that bothnations are serving as members of the UN Human Rights Council for 2023-2025./.
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