Czech media highlights upgrading relations with Vietnam during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit

Czech media emphasized that the outstanding result of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit was the two countries upgrading their relationship to a Strategic Partnership.

iDnes.cz has an article mentioning key areas of cooperation when the leaders of Vietnam and the Czech Republic announced the upgrading of bilateral relations. (Screenshot)

In an article right after the talks and joint press conference between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his host counterpart Petr Fiala, CTK news agency solemnly announced that Vietnam and the Czech Republic upgraded their relations to a strategic partnership and wished to strengthen relations in many fields.

The article quoted Prime Minister Fiala pointing out the prospects for Czech companies in the petrochemical, nuclear energy, medical and biotechnology industries in Vietnam. Referring to the participation of up to 130 enterprises in the Vietnam-Czech Republic Business Forum held on the same day in Prague, Prime Minister Fiala emphasized the potential for cooperation between the two countries and the priority of establishing a direct flight between Hanoi and Prague.

In addition, the agreement on higher education between the two governments is expected to facilitate the exchange of students and academic researchers, while the pilot training cooperation agreement is considered a typical example of substantive cooperation between the two countries.

CTK also quoted Prime Minister Fiala as assessing the great potential for business cooperation with Vietnam, typically cooperation in automobile production, defense industry, mining and aerospace. The article affirmed that Vietnam is the most important trade partner of the Czech Republic in Southeast Asia. Along with economy and trade, the two countries also have the potential to promote cooperation and cultural and artistic exchange.

Meanwhile, iDnes.cz published an article mentioning key areas of cooperation when the two countries' leaders announced the upgrading of bilateral relations, such as the establishment of direct flights, culture and education. The article emphasized that Vietnam and the Czech Republic are strengthening their relations in the year marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

iDnes also quoted information from the Czech Presidential Office saying that President Petr Pavel welcomed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the two leaders discussed specific impacts when the two countries upgrade bilateral relations. President Pavel expressed his appreciation for the contributions of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic.

On the same day, the Czech Times solemnly published a photo of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Petr Fiala witnessing the signing ceremony of a pilot training cooperation agreement between Vietjet Air of Vietnam and F-Air of the Czech Republic. The newspaper reviewed Vietnam's strong exports to the Czech Republic such as electronics, footwear, etc., and mentioned typical examples of bilateral economic and trade cooperation such as Skoda Auto will start producing cars in Vietnam in the first quarter of this year.

Czech Television quoted Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Lucas Vlcek as saying at the Vietnam-Czech Republic Business Forum that Vietnam is a promising market, considered by foreign investors as one of the most attractive countries in the region. The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade is planning to organize a number of events in 2025 to further strengthen cooperation with Vietnam, including a Czech business forum in the capital Hanoi.

Previously, Novinky newspaper informed Czech readers about Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit from January 18-20 and the Vietnamese leader's meetings with Czech leaders and businesses.

The article argues that Vietnam is not only a potential market but also a gateway for Czech companies and goods to enter the region. Among the 41 Czech direct investment projects in Vietnam, Novinky highlights projects in the fields of automobile manufacturing and energy.

According to this newspaper, the Vietnam-European Union Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) have been contributing to strongly promoting economic and trade relations between Vietnam and the Czech Republic in recent years.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/truyen-thong-czech-de-cao-viec-nang-cap-quan-he-voi-viet-nam-trong-chuyen-tham-cua-thu-tuong-pham-minh-chinh-301707.html