Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on September 29 arrived in Hanoi ,
successfully concluding his official visit to France and his tour to
the United States to attend the general debate of the 68th session
of the United Nations General Assembly.
On this
occasion, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh granted an inclusive interview
to journalists who accompanied the Vietnamese delegation.
Regarding the outcomes of PM Dung’s visit to France from September
24-26 at the invitation of his French counterpart Jean-Marc Ayrault, FM
Minh said the visit is of significant importance, as it not only
coincides with the 40 th anniversary of the Vietnam-France diplomatic
ties but also is a historical milestone with a strategic partnership
agreement signed by the two leaders.
The new
strategic partnership is an evidence for the strong political will of
leaders of both countries to deepen their traditional friendship,
historical attachment and multifaceted cooperation, he said.
Vietnam ’s establishment of the strategic partnership with
France also makes contribution to enhancing cooperation between Asia
and Europe and between ASEAN and the European Union in particular,
the diplomat said.
FM Minh expressed his deep belief
that on the basis of the strategic partnership, with high political
resolve of the two countries’ leaders and great efforts by their
ministries, branches, localities and business communities, the fine
friendly relations and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and
France will yield new fruits, meeting each people’s aspiration.
According to the minister, following the France visit, PM Dung
made a trip to the US from September 25-27 to attend the general
debate of the 68 th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
During his stay in the US , PM Dung also held
bilateral meetings with representatives of the US administration and
businesses, and several international financial and monetary
organisations, he said.
FM Minh described PM Dung’s
participation in general debate of the 68 th session of the United
Nations General Assembly in New York as an important multilateral
diplomatic activity of Vietnam this year to realise the country’s
proactive foreign policy and active integration.
At
the session, the Vietnamese Government leader delivered a speech that
calls on leaders of UN member states to strive for a world free from war
and hunger for the benefit of the whole humanity.
He added that on this occasion, the PM reiterated Vietnam ’s
commitment to taking part in the United Nations peace-keeping missions
as well as the country’s readiness to contribute to the common task of
the international community in an active, constructive and responsible
manner.
FM Minh said that the UN Secretary-General
and leaders of the UN agencies spoke highly of Vietnam’s achievements in
and contributions to realising the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),
especially on poverty reduction.
They affirmed to continue to support Vietnam during its national socio-economic development process, he added.
At the meetings with PM Dung, representatives of US administration
expressed wish to strengthen practical cooperation with Vietnam in
specific areas, especially economics, trade and investment, in line with
the two countries’ comprehensive partnership.
At a
dialogue with PM Dung, leading US businesses also showed their
interest in Vietnam ’s current economic policy and solutions as well
as the country’s business and investment environment, Minh said, adding
this manifests that Vietnam continues to be an attractive
destination for the US business circle.
FM Minh
said PM Dung’s tour to the US to attend the general debate of the 68th
session of the United Nations General Assembly was a success,
contributing to enhancing Vietnam’s image and its international
position.-VNA