FM hails journalists’ contributions to external activities
Foreign minister hails journalists’ contributions to external activities
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh highly appreciated the significant contributions of journalists to the external work in 2019, which helped increase the image and position of Vietnam in the world.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (third from right) highly appreciated the significant contributions of journalists to the external work in 2019, which helped increase the image and position of Vietnam in the world. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh highly appreciated the significantcontributions of journalists to the external work in 2019, which helpedincrease the image and position of Vietnam in the world.
Addressing a New Year meeting with local mediain Hanoi on January 14, the Deputy PM said more and more journalists not onlyreport news but also write analytical articles to help readers understand themain messages of the country’s external activities and foreign policy.
On behalf of the foreign ministry, he thankedpress agencies for their valuable cooperation.
He said the workload in 2020 will be heavy whenVietnam chairs the ASEAN and serves as a non-permanent member of United NationsSecurity Council for 2020-2021, so he hoped to receive more cooperation frompress agencies in covering fully external activities.
On behalf of press agencies, Deputy GeneralDirector of Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Le Quoc Minh congratulated the foreignministry on its proud accomplishments in 2019.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) shakes hands with Deputy General Director of Vietnam News Agency Le Quoc Minh (Photo: VNA)
In the context that a lot of fake news and falseinformation about the Party and State’s guidelines appear, press agencies withthe experience of senior reporters and the dynamic of young reporters, incombination with the press’ modern technology and creativity, will work todisseminate accurate information to bring Vietnam to the world and bring theworld into Vietnam, he added.
On this occasion, Deputy PM and FM Pham BinhMinh presented the Prime Minister’s certificates of merit to four outstandingcollectives (including VNA) and three individuals in recognition of theiractive contributions to the success of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship SolidarityYear and Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Year.
Two collectives and two individuals (includingone from VNA) were honoured with the Prime Minister’s certificates of merit fortheir roles in the preparation for and successful organisation of the secondsummit between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the US and thewelcoming of DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump./.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 9 for a delegation of ambassadors and heads of representative agencies of Vietnam who are to take their offices abroad for the 2019 – 2020 tenure.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung held a meeting in Hanoi on December 19 with correspondents and press assistants of foreign press agencies, along with cultural and press attachés of foreign representative agencies in Vietnam on the occasion of the new year of 2020.
While the world saw profound instability in 2019, the Pacific – Asia region proved to be the leading region in terms of economic integration, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh has said.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (third from right) highly appreciated the significant contributions of journalists to the external work in 2019, which helped increase the image and position of Vietnam in the world. (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) shakes hands with Deputy General Director of Vietnam News Agency Le Quoc Minh (Photo: VNA) 
