National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (right) meets with President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin in Dhaka on September 22. (Photo: VNA)
Chairman Hue affirmed that Vietnam is ready to help Bangladesh ensure food security, as evidenced by the recent signing of the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding on rice trade for the 2022-2027 period.
Apart from rice, Vietnam could export other products of Bangladesh’s interest, such as agricultural machinery, raw materials, household appliances, electronics, processed agricultural and aquatic products, and explore new areas of cooperation such as green textile and garment, education, sci-tech, especially climate change adaptation, he said.
Hailing Bangladesh as a promising market with a population of 170 million people, Hue announced a plan to hold a business forum with the participation of hundreds of enterprises from both sides, as part of his ongoing visit.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin and Vietnamese officials at the meeting in Dhaka on September 22 (Photo: VNA)
President Shahabuddin suggested Vietnam encourage firms to invest in Bangladesh's economic zones. He also expressed support for Vietnam's proposal to open direct flights to promote cultural, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
He also agreed with Hue's suggestion to create favourable conditions for the Vietnamese citizens to study, work, and do business in the South Asian country.
Lauding the successful talks between Chairman Hue and Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the host highly valued the role and contributions of the two legislatures to developing bilateral relations.
He also highlighted the significance of the signing of cooperation documents between the two legislatures and their offices during the visit, which will lay a foundation to strengthen their cooperation.
On international and regional issues of shared concern, both leaders agreed to offer mutual support at multilateral forums such as the United Nations (UN), the ASEAN and others.
On the back of the traditional friendship between the two countries and Vietnam's regard for Bangladesh's position, Vietnam consistently supports Bangladesh in enhancing its relations with ASEAN, Hue said.
On the occasion, Hue conveyed President Vo Van Thuong’s invitation to President Shahabuddin to visit Vietnam. The leader accepted the invitation with pleasure.
He also agreed with Hue's suggestion to create favourable conditions for the Vietnamese citizens to study, work, and do business in the South Asian country.
Lauding the successful talks between Chairman Hue and Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the host highly valued the role and contributions of the two legislatures to developing bilateral relations.
He also highlighted the significance of the signing of cooperation documents between the two legislatures and their offices during the visit, which will lay a foundation to strengthen their cooperation.
On international and regional issues of shared concern, both leaders agreed to offer mutual support at multilateral forums such as the United Nations (UN), the ASEAN and others.
On the back of the traditional friendship between the two countries and Vietnam's regard for Bangladesh's position, Vietnam consistently supports Bangladesh in enhancing its relations with ASEAN, Hue said.
On the occasion, Hue conveyed President Vo Van Thuong’s invitation to President Shahabuddin to visit Vietnam. The leader accepted the invitation with pleasure.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (right) and President of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Shah Alam. (Photo: VNA)
* On the same day, Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue received leaders of political parties in Bangladesh on September 22 as part of his official visit to the country.
At the meeting with President of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Shah Alam, Hue expressed his hope that the visit will contribute to consolidating and enhancing the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in different spheres, including in the channels of political parties and people-to-people exchanges.
Vietnam always treasures the valuable support of the CPB and the people of Bangladesh during the Southeast Asian nation’s past struggle for national independence, as well as its present cause of national construction and development, he said, praising contributions by CPB members in this regard.
On this occasion, the NA leader conveyed regards from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong to the President and other leaders of the CPB.
Hue affirmed that to achieve its set targets, Vietnam needs support and solidarity of international friends, including Bangladesh and political parties in the country.
Vietnam always treasures the valuable support of the CPB and the people of Bangladesh during the Southeast Asian nation’s past struggle for national independence, as well as its present cause of national construction and development, he said, praising contributions by CPB members in this regard.
On this occasion, the NA leader conveyed regards from General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong to the President and other leaders of the CPB.
Hue affirmed that to achieve its set targets, Vietnam needs support and solidarity of international friends, including Bangladesh and political parties in the country.
Having affirmed that the CPV always treasures its traditional friendship with the CPB, the NA Chairman wished the CPB will successfully fulfill the set targets and tasks and continue to uphold its pioneering role in the communist, left-wing movement in Bangladesh.
For his part, Alam noted his hope that Vietnam will soon become a development partner of Bangladesh.
Both leaders also agreed on the need to enhance the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in general and the two Parties in particular, promote investment and trade ties, and open direct air routes between the two countries soon.
Alam said he hoped that there will be more Vietnamese businesses to operate in Bangladesh for mutual benefits.
Vietnam and Bangladesh will continue to support each other’s views and stances at multilateral and international forums, with the respect for the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS), thus ensuring security, safety and freedom of navigation in the East Sea, and addressing disputes by peaceful measures, they affirmed.
Meeting with President of the Workers Party of Bangladesh (WPB) Rashed Khan Menon, who is also Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare Ministry, Hue also conveyed regards from Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the WPB leader and members.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (right) and President of the Workers Party of Bangladesh (WPB) Rashed Khan Menon. (Photo: VNA)
He suggested the two countries strengthen their cooperation as ample room remains and the two economies are reciprocal, and increase the exchange of delegations, especially those of youths and women.
Hue affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State always attach importance to and want to foster the traditional friendship with Bangladesh in all channels and sectors.
The leader suggested the CPV and the WPB increase experience sharing in the Party building, and national construction and development, and agreed with Menon’s view on the need to enhance the exchanges of young people.
On this occasion, the NA Chairman invited the President of the WPB to pay a visit to Vietnam in the time ahead./.
Q.Hoa t.h / VNA
