BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

08/04/2008

Vietnam-Belarus joint statement issued

VietNamNet Bridge - A Vietnam-Belarus joint statement affirms the two countries' policies to constantly promote bilateral ties in all areas and share similar viewpoint in many important international matters, aiming to lift the two countries' cooperation to a new height.

The joint statement was issued during the visit from April 7-8 by Belorussian President A.G. Lukashenko.

The joint statement says:

1. The two sides expressed their satisfaction at the development of Vietnam-Belarus traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation through high-level political dialogues and regular exchange of delegations between ministries, sectors and localities of the two countries.

2. The two sides expressed their pleasure at the dynamic development in completing the legal basis for bilateral cooperation, as well as the establishment of institutions for implementation of cooperation for mutual benefit in economy and commerce, science and technology, military technology and other areas.

3. The two sides affirmed that they want to expand trade relations and develop cooperation in other areas such as machinery manufacturing, agriculture, electronics, mining and petrochemical industry.

4. The two sides agreed that regular meetings between ministries, sectors, localities and businesses of Vietnam and Belarus is an important factor to help boost the economic and commercial ties between the two countries.

5. The two sides spoke highly of activities of the Vietnam-Belarus Inter-governmental Committee on Economic, Commercial, Scientific and Technological Cooperation, calling for practical measures to help improve the efficiency of this cooperative mechanism. The two sides acknowledged the dynamic and active development in scientific, educational and cultural cooperation between the two countries as well as between their localities.

6. Vietnam praised Belarus for creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese nationals living in Belarus, contributing to strengthening and enhancing the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries.

7. The two sides shared the same views on many important international issues, supported the establishment of an equal world order in the principles of non-interference into internal affairs of each country, equality, mutual respect, benefits, and abiding by international laws and the United Nations Charter, and respecting the development path of each country.

The two sides called for not using direct or indirect force or promoting unilateral economic coercion measures, putting pressure on international relations and being contrary to the United Nations Charter and international laws.

8. The two sides underscored the United Nations' key role as a dynamic international organistaion in resolving international issues, affirming the significance of the continued collaboration and close cooperation between the two countries at the UN and other international organisations.

They agreed that the UN reform will increase the effectiveness of the organisation's activities in keeping international peace and security. The two sides agreed that the UN Security Council's activities should base on the UN long-lasting interests and the needs for democratisation of the UN key agencies' activities.

The two sides also advocated the increased presence of developing countries in the UNSC.

9. The two leaders reiterated their expectations for continued cooperation in the fight against new dangers and challenges at global level. Of which, terrorism in all forms and expressions is the most dangerous factor that is threatening the world peace, stability and security. The fight against terrorism should be done frequently and no double standards and viewpoints should be applied.

10. The Vietnamese side highly appreciated and backed Belarus efforts in boosting cooperation with the Southeast Asian countries.

Belorusian President A.G. Lukashenko expressed his sincere thanks to the Vietnamese side for their warm welcome and invited State President Nguyen Minh Triet and Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh to pay official visits to Belarus at convenient times. The Vietnamese leaders accepted the invitation. The timing of the visits will be arranged through the diplomatic channel.

Source:

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/politics/2008/04/777302/

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