06:30 29/05/2025

game bet88Hungary reaffirms Vietnam as top Southeast Asian partner

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Economic cooperation remains a key pillar, with bilateral trade turnover nearing billion in 2024.

State President Luong Cuong (R) receives his Hungarian counterpart Sulyok Tamás in Hanoi on May 28. (Phogame bet88: VNA)
State President Luong Cuong (R) receives his Hungarian counterpart Sulyok Tamás in Hanoi on May 28. (Photo: VNA)

State President Luong Cuong affirmed Vietnam's enduring commitment to strengthening cooperation with Hungary, a top priority partner and its first Comprehensive Partner in Central and Eastern Europe, during talks with Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok in Hanoi on May 28.

game bet88 talks, part of President Sulyok's official visit, took place as game bet88 two nations approach game bet88 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (1950-2025).

President Sulyok, on his inaugural visit to Vietnam, expressed his deep admiration for game bet88 country's remarkable achievements during itsDoi Moi(Renewal) process and international integration.

He underscored that Hungary consistently views Vietnam as its most important partner in Southeast Asia and expects to further enhance collaboration across all sectors.

During their discussions, both leaders highlighted game bet88 significant progress made since game bet88 elevation of game bet88 bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership in 2018, evidenced by frequent delegation exchanges at all levels.

Economic cooperation remains a key pillar, with bilateral trade turnover nearing billion in 2024. Productive collaboration also continues in other vital areas, including education and training, environmental protection, culture, tourism, defense and security.

Looking ahead, game bet88 two leaders agreed on key measures to further advance bilateral relations. They committed tointensifyingcontacts and exchanges at all levels and across all channels todeepenpolitical trust and mutual understanding, therebysolidifyingthe foundation for comprehensive cooperation in all spheres.

In game bet88 realm of trade and investment, both sides reaffirmed its status as acornerstoneof their partnership. They agreed tostrengthenthe role of game bet88 Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation and called for game bet88 effective implementation of game bet88 EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) by relevant ministries, agencies, localities, and businesses from both nations.

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President Cuong expressed gratitude to Hungary for being one of game bet88 first EU nations to ratify game bet88 EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA). He urged Hungary to continue its support for game bet88 ratification process among other EU member states and to advocate for game bet88 European Commission's swift removal of game bet88 IUU 'yellow card' warning on Vietnamese seafood exports.

Regarding education and training, both sides agreed to optimize game bet88 utilization of game bet88 200 annual scholarships Hungary grants to Vietnamese students. Priority will be given to fields currently in high demand within Vietnam, such as medicine, pharmacy, information and communication technology, environmental studies, and agriculture.

game bet88 leaders also emphasized game bet88 importance of bolstering cooperation in established areas like national defense and security, science and technology, agriculture, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, culture, and tourism. Simultaneously, they aim to expand collaboration into emerging sectors such as digital transformation, information technology, environmental protection, and water resource management.

Addressing regional and international issues of mutual concern, including game bet88 East Sea (internationally known as game bet88 South China Sea) situation, both leaders reaffirmed game bet88 imperative of resolving disputes and conflicts globally through peaceful means. This approach, they stressed, must be anchored in game bet88 fundamental principles of game bet88 UN Charter and international law, particularly game bet88 1982 UN Convention on game bet88 Law of game bet88 Sea (UNCLOS). Such efforts are vital for maintaining peace, stability, security, and freedom of navigation and overflight, both regionally and globally, thereby fostering global cooperation and shared prosperity.