On the afternoon of January 18, at the Hungarian Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held a press conference after the talks.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán chaired a press conference after the talks. |
Speaking at a press conference, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized that the world is changing; the balance of power is also changing. The Asian continent is developing, in which Vietnam is developing remarkably, and is forecast to be one of the fastest growing countries in Asia. This is a great opportunity for Hungary because it comes from the East, so Hungary understands the values of the East. In recent years, besides traditional investors, Eastern countries have surpassed the West.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban affirmed that the reception of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hungary is a great hope that Vietnam will join the group of successful Asian countries. We have a chance to succeed because the two nations have very similar positions in the world. The two countries' positions are similar, so their views on war and peace are similar. Vietnam has won all wars, which Hungary greatly respects.
According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, Vietnam has been successful in free trade cooperation with Europe. Therefore, Hungary congratulates the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). In the last 6 months of the year, Hungary is the rotating EU presidency country, so it will encourage this; we also need to support Vietnamese investment in Hungary. The trade turnover between the two countries has increased a lot, in addition to production and business, it is necessary to strengthen cooperation in scientific research. Currently, many Vietnamese students have received scholarships to study and research in Hungary.
Both countries have experienced war and have a view on peace. Vietnam values peace, so in disputes around the world, the two countries always support peace. Vietnam and Hungary are always good partners in this cooperation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed his hope that the world will soon stop the war and reach a peace agreement...
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the press conference. |
For his part, in his speech, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that when the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation arrived at the welcoming ceremony at the square, the weather was gloomy, the cold rain was followed by sunshine, and the winter sunshine signaled a good relationship between the two countries. The two sides were sincere, practical, and effective, laying the foundation for next year, when Vietnam and Hungary celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, especially since the two countries have established a comprehensive partnership.
The Prime Minister shared that in the 20th century, Vietnam was the country that suffered the most pain and loss from war. War, war, war, siege, embargo. That is, experiencing the most painful and loss-inducing stages because of war. Therefore, Vietnam understands the value of peace, always supports peace, loves peace, and does not want war anywhere on this earth.
At present, Vietnam is doing its utmost to bring peace to whatever it can. Vietnam participates in the United Nations peacekeeping force; participates in work related to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula through the US-North Korea summit in Vietnam; and participates in organizations that can bring peace and cooperation in the world. Vietnam pursues an independent, self-reliant, diversified, and multilateral foreign policy, being a good friend and a reliable partner in the world for peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world. In that context, Vietnam considers Hungary a priority and a traditional friend in Central Eastern Europe.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Viktor Orban shake hands after the press conference. |
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that both sides wish to promote more effectively all fields, including politics and diplomacy, increasing the exchange of high-level delegations, and through Party, State and people channels. This year, Vietnam is ready to welcome the President and Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly to Vietnam; at the same time, he extended an invitation to the Hungarian Prime Minister to visit Vietnam soon; in addition, the two sides have a flexible mechanism to meet at multilateral forums.
The Prime Minister stated that economics, investment and trade are the focus of cooperation, especially encouraging more and stronger investment between the two countries, deeper and wider; determined to increase trade turnover even higher, with great determination, great efforts, and strong direction from the two governments. Regarding national security and defense, this is a traditional relationship, we will exchange more and deeper information on training, technology transfer, and issues related to cyber security because Hungary has strengths in information technology and cyber security.
Economy, investment and trade are a focus of cooperation, especially encouraging more and stronger investment between the two countries, deeper and wider.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
Cooperation in education and training has been a highlight of the two countries in recent times, including labor cooperation, so the two sides agreed to further promote this cooperation in culture, education and vocational training. On this occasion, the Prime Minister thanked Hungary for creating the most favorable conditions and opportunities for the Vietnamese community to live, work, study and research; hoping that Hungary would soon recognize the Vietnamese community in Hungary as a minority community.
Regarding international cooperation and participation in multilateral mechanisms, the two sides support to the highest extent possible multilateral activities for the goals of peace, cooperation, development and human progress such as issues of war, peace, food security, cyber security and other conflict issues so that the two sides can together bring peace, cooperation and development, bring happiness and prosperity to each country and people; the two countries find their own interests in this common interest, leaving no one behind.
Regarding regional issues, related to the East Sea issue, the Prime Minister hopes that Hungary will support ASEAN's central stance in resolving disputes by peaceful means, based on international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982); ensuring security, safety, freedom of navigation and aviation in this region; at the same time, supporting ASEAN in implementing the DOC, promoting substantive COC negotiations with China, for the mutual benefit of all parties. Through the conflict in the Red Sea, it shows global influence, or the conflict in Ukraine also strongly affects the world...
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh once again thanked the Hungarian Prime Minister; believed that the Hungarian people would continue to develop the country into a strong and prosperous one, and continue to consolidate and develop the already good relationship between the two countries, making it even better, and more effective. The Prime Minister also thanked Hungary for helping the Vietnamese people in the process of national construction and development.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán witnessed the signing ceremony and exchange of cooperation documents between ministries and sectors of the two countries. |
* Before the press conference, the two Prime Ministers witnessed the signing and exchange of cooperation documents including: Cultural cooperation program between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries of Hungary for the period 2024-2026; Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary; Agreement between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of Hungary on cooperation in preventing and combating transnational organized crime.
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