Friday, 01/11/2024 15:36 (GMT+7)
Middle East media extensively covered Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visits to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, highlighting the notable achievements from his trip.
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| UAE media covers the signing ceremony of the Vietnam-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). (Photo: VOV) |
Reports in the region emphasized the significance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visits to these three countries, noting that the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are vital, longstanding and comprehensive partners for Vietnam across multiple sectors in the Middle East. These countries value their relationship with Vietnam in their “Look East Policy” and regard Vietnam as a key partner in Southeast Asia.
Media in the UAE spotlighted the outcomes of the visit, especially the agreement between Vietnam and the UAE to elevate their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership, the signing of the Vietnam-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as well as several agreements and memoranda of understanding across important sectors, including economy, trade, investment, education and research.
The UAE media also quoted UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's statement on the Vietnam-UAE relationship: “Today, our relationship with Vietnam is outstanding. We are Vietnam’s largest trading partner in the Middle East. Our non-oil trade exceeded USD12 billion last year. We are signing a new cooperation agreement and are confident about the future of this relationship. Trade exchanges increased by 38% from 2022 to 2023, and with this agreement, it will increase even further in the coming years.”
Saudi Arabian news agencies reported on the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.
In Saudi Arabia, local media highlighted the strengthening ties between the two countries, noting that bilateral relations have developed positively with many achievements over the 25 years since diplomatic relations were established. During talks between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation across various fields, including innovation, green transition, digital transformation, education, tourism and labor, while also pledging to continue close collaboration and mutual support on regional and international issues./.
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