Greetings extended on 30th anniversary of Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled messages of greetings to President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk-yeol on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled messages of greetings toPresident of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk-yeol on the occasion of the30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also extended hiscongratulations to his RoK counterpart Han Duck-soo, and National AssemblyChairman Vuong Dinh Hue sent his greetings to Speaker of the RoK NationalAssembly Kim Jin-pyo.
The leaders shared the view that over the past threedecades, the bilateral relationship has reaped great achievements across spheres,and mutual trust and understanding have been consolidated.
They stressed that the upgrading of the relationshipto a comprehensive strategic partnership, made during the visit to the RoK byPresident Phuc earlier this month, is of significance as it opens up a newperiod of development for the ties.
The leaders agreed to work together to promote the relationship,making it more substantive, effective and comprehensive in the time ahead, thusbringing pragmatic interests to the two countries’ people, for peace,stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
On this occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs BuiThanh Son exchanged greetings with his RoK counterpart Park Jin.
As of September 2022, the RoK remained the biggestforeign investor in Vietnam with 80.52 billion USD, accounting for 18.6% of thetotal investment in the country.
With 1.2 billion USD in preferential loans from theEconomic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) for 2012-2015 and 1.5 billion USDfor 2016-2020, the RoK was the second biggest provider of official developmentassistance (ODA) for Vietnam. The RoK was also the third biggest trade partnerof Vietnam with two-way trade of 66.65 billion USD in 2019, 65 billion USD in2020 and 78 billion USD in 2021.
On the back of the Vietnam-Korea Free TradeAgreement (VKFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP),the two countries are looking toward 100 billion USD in bilateral trade nextyear and 150 billion USD by 2030, by creating favourable conditions forVietnam’s exports of agro-aquatic products and seasonal fruits./.
A culture exchange programme to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) (December 22, 1992 – 2022) was held at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), Da Nang University, on December 19.
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on December 20 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam - Republic of Korea (RoK) diplomatic relations.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 20 celebrating the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) diplomatic ties.
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.
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