Vietnamese, Chilean leaders hail efforts to sign BTA
VNA 01/10/2009 - Vietnamese and Chilean
leaders have hailed the negotiation of a bilateral trade agreement (BTA), saying
that the signing of the agreement will usher in a new era in economic and trade
ties.
Visiting Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet and his
Chilean counterpart Michelle Bachelet Jeria shared the view during talks at
Moneda Palace in Santiago, Chile on Sept. 30.
They also expected that the BTA would continue to help
elevate bilateral cooperation in agro-forestry, the food industry, mining,
bio-technology, banking, telecoms, poverty reduction and social welfare.
The two leaders agreed that multifaceted cooperation between
the two countries in recent years has been fruitful, especially in terms of the
exchange of visits by top leaders. They expressed their pleasure at the
implementation of signed agreements while pointing out to outstanding issues
that must be addressed to tap the full potential of both countries.
They also agreed upon some measures to boost ties,
strengthening political and diplomatic links by continuing the exchange of
high-level visits and stepping up political consultancy between the two foreign
ministries.
The Vietnamese and Chilean presidents agreed to put a Joint
Governmental Committee into regular operation and expand collaboration in
education and culture. The two countries will coordinate in organising exchanges
in art and culture to celebrate their major anniversaries in 2010--the 200th
Independence Day of Chile, the 65th National Day of Vietnam and the 1,000 th
anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
On regional and international issues of mutual concern, the
two leaders affirmed they will continue coordination and mutual assistance at
international and multilateral forums, as well as boost relations with countries
in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
President Triet congratulated Chile on its socio-economic
achievements over the past years, which brought Chile status as a leading nation
in the Latin American region and raised its role and prestige at the
international arena.
President Michelle Bachelet Jeria said that Chile values the
importance of Vietnam’s position in the region and the world and stated its
determination to further enhance friendship and cooperation with Vietnam.
President Triet invited his Chilean counterpart to visit
Vietnam and the invitation was warmly accepted.
Meeting with media after the talks, the Chilean President
said that Vietnam was a dynamic country in economic development and expressed
the wish that Vietnam would actively consider joining the Trans-Pacific Free
Trade Agreement.
President Triet stressed that Vietnam wants to
comprehensively cooperate with Chile to develop and learn experiences from the
country.
Also on Sept. 30, a ceremony to present the title of Santiago
de Chile’s Honorary Citizen to President Triet was held at the Chilean capital’s
Town Hall.
President Triet also had an exchange of views with Chief
Judge of the Supreme Court of Chile Urbano Marin Vallejos.
In the evening on the same day, President Michelle Bachelet
Jeria held a banquet for President Triet and the Vietnamese
delegation./.
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