Friendship associations of Vietnam, Philippines bolster cooperation
A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam-Philippines Friendship Association (VPFA) led by its President Vu Van Tam paid a visit to the Philippines from June 12 to 17.
President of the Vietnam-Philippines Friendship Association Vu Van Tam (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam-Philippines Friendship
Association (VPFA) led by its President Vu Van Tam paid a visit to the
Philippines from June 12 to 17.
Representatives from some Vietnamese companies accompanied the delegation in the visit, which was made at the invitation of the Philippines-Vietnam Friendship Association (PVFA).
While in the Philippines, the VPFA delegation joined talks and inked a memorandum with the PVFA.
It also met with Meynardo L.B. Montealegre, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs; and the mayor of Tagaytay city, which is hoping to set up twin-city relations with a Vietnamese city.
The Vietnamese delegates visited the Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines and Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc., one of Philippine leading firms that is investing in Vietnam.
On the occasion, the PVFA thanked Vietnamese fishermen for saving 22 Filipino fishermen on June 9.
Tam, who is former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, informed his host that the VPFA will hold its second congress in 2020 and invite the PVFA officials to visit Vietnam.
The two friendship associations said room for cooperation remains huge, and agreed to promote the bilateral ties and multifaceted cooperation.
They will also work to connect businesses of the two nations to bolster economic relations, trade, investment, culture, education-training and offshore fisheries cooperation.-VNA
Representatives from some Vietnamese companies accompanied the delegation in the visit, which was made at the invitation of the Philippines-Vietnam Friendship Association (PVFA).
While in the Philippines, the VPFA delegation joined talks and inked a memorandum with the PVFA.
It also met with Meynardo L.B. Montealegre, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs; and the mayor of Tagaytay city, which is hoping to set up twin-city relations with a Vietnamese city.
The Vietnamese delegates visited the Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines and Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc., one of Philippine leading firms that is investing in Vietnam.
On the occasion, the PVFA thanked Vietnamese fishermen for saving 22 Filipino fishermen on June 9.
Tam, who is former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, informed his host that the VPFA will hold its second congress in 2020 and invite the PVFA officials to visit Vietnam.
The two friendship associations said room for cooperation remains huge, and agreed to promote the bilateral ties and multifaceted cooperation.
They will also work to connect businesses of the two nations to bolster economic relations, trade, investment, culture, education-training and offshore fisheries cooperation.-VNA
You should also see
PM urges stronger cooperation between Vietnamese, Chinese Ministries of Justice
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministries of Justice of Vietnam and China to foster cooperation and mutual support, making them to be on a par with the height of the bilateral relations.
See more
Society
Hanoi’s virtual monthly passes help commuters travel with ease
Hanoi’s virtual monthly passes for public transport have been on offer for almost one month now, making travel more convenient for the city's commuters, reported the Hanoi Public Transport Management Centre.
Society
Overseas Vietnamese in Russia commemorate Hung Kings
Overseas Vietnamese in Russia on April 18 held a ceremony in Moscow to mark the death anniversary of Hung Kings, the legendary nation founders.
Society
Amended Land Law - breath of fresh air blown into real estate market: lawyer
The amended Land Law, approved by the National Assembly in January 2024, is expected to exert impacts on the business activities of overseas Vietnamese (OVs), including those in Australia., said a lawyer.
Society
Green growth – a pillar of Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership
The Australian Government, through agencies and partners, have launched many official development assistance (ODA) projects in Vietnam, including those on climate change adaptation and clean energy infrastructure.
Society
Vietnamese in Thailand, Israel commemorate legendary nation founders
The overseas Vietnamese (OVs) communities in Thailand and Israel have held events to commemorate Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the nation.
