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The Declaration said that during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 21, 2025, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh met with President of Switzerland Karin Keller-Sutter. The two leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations, the situation of each country, and regional and international issues of common concern, stressing the importance of dialogue and cooperation in a spirit of friendship and respect mutual.
| During the meeting between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter, in Davos on January 21. |
| Photo : VNA/CVN |
President Karin Keller-Sutter noted Vietnam’s growing role as a partner in the region, while Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính stressed the great importance of friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Switzerland. Both sides agreed to deepen bilateral ties, in principle in the form of a comprehensive partnership that reflects the priorities of current collaboration.
Recognizing the central role of economic ties in broader bilateral relations, the two leaders highlighted the potential to deepen mutual economic engagement and explore new opportunities to strengthen the complementarities of their economies. They agreed to intensify efforts and take concrete steps to achieve an early conclusion of the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
President Karin Keller-Sutter expressed Switzerland’s intention to continue supporting Vietnam through the 2025-2028 cooperation program under the auspices of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, committed to supporting the aspirations of the Vietnam to become a high-income, sustainable and resilient economy. The two sides agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as innovation, green finance, intellectual property and the exchange of experiences in the construction and development of a financial center international in Vietnam.
Recognizing the benefits of educational and cultural exchanges, both sides agreed to further explore the potential for expanding joint academic initiatives, training programs and tourism cooperation. Areas such as innovation, technology and knowledge sharing have been identified as promising avenues for further engagement.
-The role of exchanges between the two peoples and respective diasporas in promoting mutual understanding and building bridges between the two countries was also recognized as an important aspect of the relationship.
The two leaders noted opportunities to promote innovation, scientific and technological cooperation, including partnerships between research institutions and possible joint initiatives to support scientific development, such as activity funding initiatives. joint scientific research by the Swiss National Scientific Research Fund (SNSF) and the Vietnamese National Foundation for Scientific and Technological Development (NAFOSTED). They also exchanged views on strengthening efforts to address environmental challenges and promote climate resilience, particularly in the context of the Paris Agreement.
Environmental protection
Both sides reaffirmed the value of cooperation in multilateral forums. They reaffirmed the importance of working together to contribute to regional and global prosperity and stability, strengthening efforts to address global challenges, including environmental protection, climate action and security. water. Both sides expressed support for multilateralism and a global order based on international law and the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter. They reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, as well as the importance of resolving disputes by peaceful means in accordance with international law. , in particular the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982).
The two leaders expressed confidence in the future of Vietnam-Switzerland relations and their determination to work more closely together to promote the common interests of the two nations.
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