Vietnam - Thailand make efforts towards upgrading relations

Hanoi [Vietnam], December 8: Based on the close relationship and cooperative achievements achieved between Vietnam and Thailand, National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue said that the two sides need to make efforts towards upgrading relations in the coming time.
On December 7, at the Thai Parliament building, a welcoming ceremony took place for Chairman of the National Assembly VuongDinh Hue and the high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly, with the chairmanship of the Chairman of the National Assembly, who is also the Chairman of the House of Representatives. Thailand Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. After the welcoming ceremony, National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue held talks with Thai National Assembly Chairman Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.
Chairman of the Thai National Assembly Wan Muhamad Noor Matha highly appreciated the significance of the first official visit to the Kingdom of Thailand by Chairman of the National Assembly VuongDinh Hue. The visit took place on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam - Thailand Strategic Partnership (2013 - 2023), creating momentum for the friendship and strategic partnership, including parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The country's development is becoming more extensive and substantial. The Chairman of the Thai National Assembly congratulated Vietnam on its important achievements in socio-economic development and high economic growth; affirming that Vietnam is an important partner of Thailand in the region.
Chairman of the National Assembly VuongDinh Hue expressed his joy on the official visit to Thailand; Thank the Thai side for arranging a comprehensive working program and giving the delegation a respectful and thoughtful welcome. Chairman of the National Assembly VuongDinh Hue congratulated Mr. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on being elected to the position of Chairman of the National Assembly and House of Representatives of Thailand; affirmed that Vietnam always values ​​and wishes to further strengthen the Vietnam - Thailand strategic partnership.
Soon bring trade turnover to 25 billion USD
The two leaders expressed their joy at the strong development of the Vietnam - Thailand strategic partnership in all fields, from politics, security, defense to economics, trade, and investment. investment, tourism, transportation, education and training and culture. In particular, in ASEAN, Thailand continues to be the largest trade partner, with two-way turnover in 2022 reaching a record level of nearly 22 billion USD and is Vietnam's second largest investor, about 14 billion USD.
The two leaders agreed on major directions to further promote the role of the two legislative bodies in enhancing trust, facilitating and promoting cooperation in all fields between the two countries; Promote delegation exchanges, high-level contacts at all levels, on all channels of Party, State, Government, National Assembly and people-to-people exchanges. At the same time, effectively deploy cooperation mechanisms, actively realize the Action Program to deploy enhanced strategic partnership for the period 2022 - 2027. The two sides agreed to strive to soon increase trade turnover. two-way reached 25 billion USD and towards more balance, facilitating and reducing trade barriers; create a favorable environment for businesses of the two countries to expand investment and business.
The Chairman of the Thai National Assembly agreed with Chairman of the National Assembly VuongDinh Hue on the two sides coordinating closely and creating a favorable legal corridor to promote the successful implementation of the "Three Connections" strategy. In particular, there is connection and formation of new supply chains to create products with high added value such as agricultural products, contributing to ensuring food security in the region. Next to that is connecting businesses and localities of the two countries; Strengthen traffic connections, cooperate in effective and safe digital economic transformation, and build a green economy. The Chairman of the Thai National Assembly also proposed that the two sides strengthen cooperation in global fields such as combating climate change, environmental protection, health and disease prevention and control...
The two sides commit to promoting cooperation in other important fields such as defense, security, maritime cooperation; Strengthen cooperation in education, training, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges; promote Thai and Vietnamese language teaching programs in each country; developing tourism connections "two countries, one destination". National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue highly appreciated Thailand's support for the construction of Vietnam Street and the establishment of the Center for Vietnamese Studies in UdonThani province; We hope that Thailand will continue to support and create favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community, the activities of Vietnamese associations, as well as the work of preserving and promoting President Ho Chi Minh's relics in Thailand.
Promoting solidarity and the central role of ASEAN
Within the framework of cooperation between the two National Assembly , the two leaders agreed to increase the exchange of delegations and exchange activities on channels of friendly parliamentarians, female parliamentarians, and young parliamentarians; Organize activities to exchange experiences in law making; consultation and mutual support at multilateral inter-parliamentary forums; Promote the function of monitoring the implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements and agreements signed between the two countries.
Discussing regional and international issues of mutual concern, the two leaders affirmed to continue to strengthen consultation and close coordination between the two countries at regional and international forums; promote solidarity and the central role of ASEAN in regional issues; coordinate management and sustainable use of Mekong River water resources; reaffirmed the importance of maintaining ASEAN's solidarity and common stance on the East Sea issue.
Based on the close relationship and cooperative achievements that have been achieved, National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue said that the two sides need to make efforts to upgrade relations in the coming time. On this occasion, Chairman of the National Assembly VuongDinh Hue respectfully invited the Chairman of the Thai National Assembly to visit Vietnam at an appropriate time. The Chairman of the Thai National Assembly happily accepted the invitation.
At the end of the talks, the two National Assembly Chairmen signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand. The two National Assembly leaders also witnessed the two National Assembly Secretaries of the two countries signing a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Office of the National Assembly of Vietnam and the Secretariat of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper