Maltese PM Lawrence Gonzi and PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng agreed to strengthen the comprehensive relations in terms of economics and trade, pledging to promote the signing of some framework agreements on economic cooperation, such as the Investment Encourage and Protection Pact and the Double-Tax Avoidance Agreement. At the same time, the two PMs agreed to enhance cultural exchanges in order to deepen friendship and mutual understanding. The Maltese leaders confirmed his support Việt Nam’s proposal to the EC for recognition of its market economic status.

Sharing their opinions to deal with the global financial crisis, PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Long underlined the need to consolidate their respective financial and banking systems as well as further exchange their policies, closely work with international financial organizations like WB, IMF, ADB, follow changes of the stock market, and solidify investors’ trust.

The two leaders showed their pleasure at the realization of the Economic Connection Agreement and stressed the need to put the Chiang Mai Declaration into reality.

PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng and Finish President Tarja Halonen - Photo: VGP

Expressing her deep impression during her recent visit to Việt Nam, Finland’s President Tarja Halonen pledged to further enhance an equal partnership with Việt Nam as well as give more development aid to Việt Nam.

The two sides agreed to cement and deepen bilateral cooperation and mutual assistance in all fields and on international forums. Mentioning the upcoming ASEM7, the two leaders agreed that efforts to deal with the financial crisis will cause no harm to the commitments of poverty alleviation and environment protection.

PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng and Polish PM Donald Tusk were convinced that the Việt Nam–Poland relationship will continue to develop and expand to various potential fields, such as shipbuilding, mining, agriculture, electronics, mechanics, and food. The two sides vowed to accelerate cultural cooperation to lay the foundation for the bilateral friendship. PM Dũng emphasized that Việt Nam hopes Poland to proactively support Việt Nam to strengthen its relations with the EU. PM Donald Tusk pledged to back Việt Nam in negotiations for the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with the EU.