Vietnam values cooperation with Kuwait

Vietnam wants to deepen bilateral ties with Kuwait for the development of each country as well as for the benefit of the two peoples, he said. 

Both sides affirmed their determination to further develop bilateral partnership across trade, oil and gas, investment, development assistance, labour and education-training. 

The two leaders spoke highly of mutual support in economic cooperation and at multilateral forums, especially the United Nations, since the establishment of diplomatic ties 40 years ago. 

Hailing the efficiency of the bilateral partnership in the field of oil and gas, the Kuwaiti PM wished that both sides will put into operation the Nghi Son refinery and petrochemical complex as scheduled. 

He also took note of Vietnam’s proposal to provide the country with more preferential loans for rural infrastructure and poverty reduction via the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. 

The PM also promised to consider the continued granting of scholarships to Vietnamese students to study Arabic and the admission of more Vietnamese workers to the country. 

On the Middle East and East Sea issues, the two sides shared the view that active solutions are needed to settling disputes and conflicts, ensuring peace and stability in the region. 

They also expressed support of the settlement of disputes by peaceful means in line with international law, respect for the UN principles, and avoidance of intervening in other countries’ internal issues. 

The two PMs condemned terrorism and asserted their support of global efforts to counter terrorism on the basis of respecting the UN Charter and international law. 

Host and guest expressed a wish for further information exchanges and continued mutual support at international forums. 

On the occasion, the Vietnamese leader also accepted his guest’s invitation to visit Kuwait. The visit will be arranged via diplomatic channels. 

Following the talks, the two PMs witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements on culture, arts and sports; a deal within the framework of the Nghi Son refinery and petrochemical complex; and another agreement between the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Vietnam and Kuwait.

State President Tran Dai Quang also hosted a reception for Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabad in Hanoi on the same day.

The President lauded the outcomes of talks between the two Prime Ministers which reached numerous measures to boost multifaceted bilateral ties. 

He expressed his appreciation for Kuwait’s support in development aid and oil cooperation that Vietnam has received for many years. 

Vietnam and Kuwait together should engage more in the fields of education-training, politics, trade and multilateral diplomacy, Quang noted, adding that he will continue directing the implementation of the agreement sealed by both governments. 

Human resources and agro-fishery-forestry production are fields of Vietnamese strength, which matches demand in the Kuwaiti market, the President said. 

Agreeing with his host, the Kuwaiti PM said his country wants to stimulate the traditional partnership with Vietnam. 

The favourable conditions created by the Vietnamese Government for Kuwaiti enterprises operating in the country is the driving force behind Kuwait’s efforts to lift bilateral trade revenue with Vietnam, he stressed. 

He congratulated President Quang on his recent election as head of the Vietnamese State and passed along an invitation from Kuwaiti Emir Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, inviting the Vietnamese President to visit the Middle East nation. 

Concerning current situations in the Middle East, both host and guest agreed on the need to continue with efforts to restore peace, security and end conflicts, as these are key to regional development.

Meeting with the Kuwaiti Prime Minister, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong welcomed his official visit to Vietnam and took the occasion to express joy at the development of bilateral ties over the past 40 years. 

The Party leader informed his guest on the outcomes of the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam as well as the implementation of the country’s major policies in domestic development and external relations. 

Vietnam appreciates the effective assistance that Kuwait has extended to Vietnam’s national development, he said. 

The Kuwaiti PM praised Vietnam’s achievements in national development and the country’s position in the region and the world. 

He said Kuwait hopes to boost cooperation with Vietnam in all fields, particularly in investment, energy, commerce and education-training. 

The PM also discussed with General Secretary Trong the situation in Kuwait, emphasizing that Kuwaiti people wish to deal with conflicts by peaceful measures and via negotiations and dialogue instead of confrontation.