Day: October 22, 2021

The Vietnam Consulate General in Thailand’s Khon Kaen together with the association of Thai people of Vietnamese origin in Nakhon Phanom province held a ceremony on October 22 to mark the 45th anniversary of the nations’ diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976 – 2021).

The event, taking place at the Vietnam-Thailand friendship village in Nachok village, Muang district, Nakhon Phanom, featured a photo exhibition on late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh and the 45-year ties as well as a trade fair showcasing Vietnamese and Thai products.

Addressing the ceremony, Vietnamese Consul General in Khon Kaen Chu Duc Dung stated Vietnam and Thailand have made efforts together to strengthen their practical relations across all fields as well as foster their friendship, cooperation, and mutual trust and respect in a fair and win-win manner.

Thailand is the 9th biggest foreign investor out of 139 countries and territories investing in Vietnam and is Vietnam’s largest trading partner in ASEAN.

Dung recalled a phone conversation between the Vietnamese and Thai Prime Ministers in May, during which the leaders agreed to boost effective and practical bilateral cooperation with an aim to push the bilateral trade up to 25 billion USD in 2025.

He affirmed with the nations’ high political trust, efforts, strengths and potential, their ties will continue to grow stronger.

Governor of Nakhon Phanom Chathip Ruchanaseri expressed his belief in the development of the Vietnam – Thailand friendship, adding that Nakhon Phanom, home to large number of Vietnamese-Thai people, has implemented a series of activities to boost its friendship with Vietnamese localities across the sectors of education, culture, trade, investment and tourism, among others.

Supachai Phosu, Second Deputy speaker of Thailand’s House of Representatives, said the nations share a long-standing relationship which has been upgraded to enhanced strategic partnership.

He noted Thai people of Vietnamese origin, particularly those living in Nakhon Phanom, have integrated deeply into Thailand in economy, trade and politics, among other aspects.

The official suggested Vietnam and Thailand seek orientations and dialogue mechanisms for socio-economic development and facilitation of travel and trade between them amid COVID-19.

On the occasion, the general association of Vietnamese-Thai people in Thailand donated 250,000 THB (7,500 USD) to the renovation of the memorial site for President Ho Chi Minh in Nachok village, which was built to commemorate the President’s revolutionary activities in the province.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien has inspected preparations for the deployment of sapper team No.1 to join the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).

Checking the team’s equipment and equipment transfer training at Brigade 249 under the High Command of the Sappers Arm, Chien, who is also head of the Defence Ministry’s Steering Committee for Joining United Nations Peacekeeping Mission, requested that the training course must closely follow the UN’s requirements.

The team comprises 203 soldiers, including 184 official and 19 reserve members. Of them, 21 are female soldiers.

The deputy minister also asked for soon completing the organisation of personnel for the team, as well as stepping up equipment procurement for training according to simplified administrative procedures.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 22 hosted a reception for outgoing Algerian Ambassador Mohamed Berrah, who came to bid his farewell.

The President lauded the diplomat’s contributions to the Vietnam-Algeria relations, particularly in trade and investment. He said the two countries share a longstanding traditional relationship and mutual support in their past struggles for national liberation and in national construction at present.

For his part, Berrah expressed his delights at his six successful years in Vietnam. Vietnam has had the miraculous development in all aspects and such development is a model for Algeria to learn from, he noted, adding that the two countries have effectively cooperated and supported each other at international forums.

The diplomat said he coordinated with the authorities of the two countries to organise many commemorative activities to show the affection for the country and people of Vietnam over the past time.

He hoped the nations to step up their implementation of economic cooperation pacts. The ambassador suggested Vietnam send experts in energy and agriculture to Algeria to assist and cooperate with the African country in exploiting its strength in these fields, which Phuc agreed.

President Phuc said as the bilateral trade has only reached 145 million USD, he has assigned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to implement a project on promoting trade between Vietnam and Algeria to exploit their strengths and markets.

He took the occasion to thank the Algerian Government for facilitating the operation of the nations’ joint petrol and oil projects in Algeria.

Phuc said he wishes the countries organise many activities to mark the 60th founding anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year, thereby further promoting their sound traditional ties, which he believes will grow stronger in all aspects.

He sent an invitation to his Algerian counterpart to visit Vietnam at an appropriate time.

He said he hopes the outgoing ambassador will make further efforts in promoting Vietnam – Algeria cooperation in his future positions.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

A working delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria led by Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Vinh paid a working trip to Constantine province, the third largest economic hub of the African country that has advantages in tourism, farming, breeding and pharmaceuticals.

During the visit from October 20-21, the delegation had a working session with Constantine Governor Messaoud Djari, during which Vinh underlined that Vietnam and Algeria have shared sound traditional ties and many similarities.

Algeria is one of the most important partners of Vietnam in Africa, he said, noting that the two sides have working together to promote their relations in various fields such as politics, economy, trade, investment and labour export.

The diplomat said that he was impressed by high development potential of Constantine province and affirmed that the embassy is willing to help connect businesses of the province and Vietnamese partners.

For his part, Djari said that the province is ready to coordinate with the Vietnamese side to foster collaboration in areas of shared interest.

Briefing the guest on the economic development strategy of Algeria and Constantine in particular, he underlined that economic recovery is the current top priority, adding that the country aims to develop a diverse economy which is less independent on oil.

He suggested that the province and Vietnam should cooperate in areas where Constantine has strengths and potential such as tourism, agriculture and pharmaceutical industry.

During the trip, Vinh also had a working session with President of the Constantine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Souici Larbi, during which the two sides briefed each other on their economic situation and potential, and discussed measures to promote bilateral ties in all fields, especially economy and trade.

Larbi said that the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and construction are among major development focuses of Constantine, adding that the locality is constructing a number of industrial parks to promote its strengths.

He hoped that Vietnam will share experience in socio-economic development with Algeria and Constantine.

On the occasion, the ambassador also attended the opening of the real estate exhibition “Bâti-Est-Expo 2021,” during which he introduced to local firms a handbook on Vietnamese prestigious businesses in different areas.

Source: Vietnam News Agency