Party official: Vietnam prioritises developing ties with Germany

The Vietnamese Party and State will give priority to developing ties with Germany, one of its most important partners in Europe, said Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Party official: Vietnam prioritises developing ties with Germany ảnh 1Head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai (R) and Vice Chair of Germany’s Die Linke (The Left) party Simone Oldenburg (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Partyand State will give priority to developing ties with Germany, one of its most importantpartners in Europe, said Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member of the CommunistParty of Vietnam (CPV).

Mai, who is also head of the CPV CentralCommittee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, made the statement during a reception in Hanoion November 20 for Vice Chair of Germany’sDie Linke (The Left) party Simone Oldenburg, who is in Vietnam to attend the first policy dialoguebetween her party and the CPV.

She wished that both sides would step upfriendship and cooperation between the two parties, thereby boosting tiesbetween the two nations.

Oldenburg, for her part, hoped to discuss eachparty’s current situation, as well as regional and global issues of sharedconcern during the working trip.

She expressed support for Germany-Vietnam tiesand wished to foster cooperation between the two parties, adding that mutualvisits and dialogues will raise mutual understanding between both sides.

During the policy dialogue, co-chaired by headof the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang BinhQuan and Vice Chair Oldenburg, both sides shared their experiences in dealingwith relations between market economy and socialism, and between market andState; challenges to the socialism-oriented market economy in Vietnam; andleft-wing forces in Germany and Europe at present.

They also discussed ways to reinforce friendshipand collaboration between the two parties and nations, considering the dialoguea new milestone for the ties.–VNA
VNA

See more

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)

PM calls on Japanese firms to see Vietnam as strategic destination

Highlighting the growth of the Vietnam-Japan relations over the past 52 years with the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world, PM Chinh noted that bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation has continued to play a pivotal role, standing out as a highlight in the bilateral relationship.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Tanzania strengthen ties on 60th anniversary

During the visit, she held talks with Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo in Dar es Salaam to discuss measures to enhance the two countries' traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation, especially in trade and investment.

Participants at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEMR-31) (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam makes active contributions to AEMR-31

Vietnam actively contributed to the success of the retreat, engaging in discussions across key agenda items, expressing strong support for Malaysia’s economic initiatives and priorities for its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the appointment decision to Dao Ngoc Dung as Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. (Photo: VNA)

Ethnic and religious solidarity key to national strength: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the newly established ministry to fully implement Party guidelines and state policies, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all ethnic groups while countering divisive efforts by hostile forces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (3rd from left) and representatives from US businesses (Photo: VNA)

PM affirms commitments to US businesses

The PM called on US enterprises to join Vietnam in reaching these objectives, benefiting both sides and strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Congratulations extended to new AU Chairman

Congratulations extended to new AU Chairman

State President Luong Cuong on February 28 sent a message of congratulations to President of Angola João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço on his taking office as President of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) and Chairperson of the AU.

PM Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon are welcomed by Hanoi students. (Photo: VNA)

New Zealand PM wraps up Vietnam visit

The outcomes of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit demonstrate significant development of bilateral ties and profound strategic trust between the two nations, creating a solid framework to bring the relationship to a new phase.

Party General Secretary To Lam addresses the working session with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies on February 24. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief outlines policies for socio-economic development

Party General Secretary To Lam outlined ambitious economic growth targets of at least 8% for 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit rates in the coming years. He also provided orientations for digital asset and currency management in Vietnam.

At the press conference (Photo: VNA)

State President’s order on promulgation of three newly passed laws announced

The State President’s order on the promulgation of three laws, recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA) during its 9th extraordinary session, was announced on February 28 morning. They include the law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on the Organisation of the NA, the Law on Organisation of the Government, and the Law on Organisation of Local Governments.