Vietnam urged to open diplomatic representative agency in Colombia

Vietnam should open its embassy in Colombia soon to promote bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of economy and trade, to match the friendship relationship and existing potential between the two countries, Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego has said.
Vietnam urged to open diplomatic representative agency in Colombia ảnh 1Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia Vu Trung My (L) presents Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong's credentials to Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego (Photo: VNA) 

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam shouldopen its embassy in Colombia soon to promote bilateral cooperation,especially in the fields of economy andtrade, to match the friendship relationship and existing potential between the twocountries, Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego has said.

The Colombian President made the suggestion at a reception on November 8 forVietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia Vu Trung My.

While presenting Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong's credentials to the Colombian leader, My said Vietnam andColombia should continue to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation to be on par with their solid political relations, including the effective implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding on trade, investment and industry cooperation as well as the plan proposed at the first meeting of the Vietnam-Colombia Joint Economic Committeeinlate September this year.

He took this occasion to convey regards of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong,President Vo Van Thuong, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to President Gustavo Petro Urrego.

The ambassador reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy on constantly promoting relations with the Latin Americannation on three pillars - Party diplomacy, State diplomacy and people-to-peoplediplomacy.

The Vietnamese diplomat suggested the two countries strengthen theircoordination in organising activities to celebrate the 45th foundinganniversary of Vietnam – Colombia diplomatic ties in 2024, including the exchangeof high-ranking delegations.

He promised to do his utmost to contribute to promoting friendship relations andmultifaceted cooperation between the two countries.

Earlier, Ambassador Vu Trung My presented a copy of the credentials to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco Coy and had meetings with representatives of the Chamber of Representatives, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, and the Ministry of Culture of Colombia.

Colombia is one of Vietnam's most important partners in Latin America,with two-way trade maintaining high growth throughout recent global turmoil. In 2022,the two-way trade hit 742 million USD, up 11.4% year-on-year, and doubling withinfive years from 2018. Colombia is Vietnam's 5th largest trading partner in Latin America./.  

VNA

See more

At the February 14 meeting between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and a delegation of senior editors from leading Australian news agencies. (Photo: baoquocte.vn)

Australian senior news editors welcomed in Hanoi

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed that Vietnam views Australia as a key strategic partner in the region and noted that the recent upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024 has opened numerous cooperation opportunities, not only in traditional sectors but also in emerging fields.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks in a group discussion as part of the National Assembly’s 9th extraordinary session on February 15 morning. (Photo: VNA)

Special mechanisms needed for sci-tech development, digital transformation: PM

In order to immediately implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, the Government has submitted a draft resolution on piloting several policies to remove obstacles in science, technology, and innovation activities, the PM noted.

At the reception (Photo: VNA)

PM lauds SK Group’s vision for mutual growth in Vietnam

As Vietnam is focusing on three strategic breakthroughs regarding institutions, infrastructure, and human resources, he fully endorsed the SK Group’s proposals and encouraged the group to continue its consultation, support, and investment in such critical sectors as artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, data centres, transportation, logistics and energy infrastructure, green and clean agriculture, and workforce training.

The National Assembly holds group discussions during the extraordinary session on February 14. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam resolute in achieving 8% growth target

The ambitious growth target of at least 8% underscores the government’s strong commitment to socio-economic development during the 2021-2025 period and lays the foundation for long-term prosperity.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son holds talks with Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Hanoi on February 14. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy PM, FM holds talks with Lao Foreign Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane promised to effectively carry out the 2021–2025 cooperation agreement and collaborate on building a cooperation framework for the next phase.

Two collectives and six individuals from the VIFA are presented certificates of merit from the Chairperson of the HCM City People's Committee for their outstanding achievements in people-to-people diplomacy. (Photo: VNA)

India’s Republic Day celebrated in HCM City

Vietnam - India relations have continuously obtained significant achievements across various fields since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1972, the strategic partnership in 2007, and the comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.