Hanoi, Dominican Republic’s capital boast cooperation potential: official
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung highlighted the potential for cooperation with Santo Domingo capital of the Dominican Republic while meeting the Caribbean country’s Ambassador to Vietnam Francisco Rodriguez on April 4.
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (R) meets with Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Vietnam Francisco Rodriguez on April 4. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung highlightedthe potential for cooperation with Santo Domingo capital of the Dominican Republicwhile meeting the Caribbean country’s Ambassador to Vietnam Francisco Rodriguezon April 4.
Dunghailed the recent opening of the Dominican Republic's embassy in Hanoi as a demonstrationof the countries’ friendship and cooperation development.
Hegave a brief introduction of Hanoi, its achievements, and developmentorientations and held that the two countries’ capitals hold much cooperationpotential.
Theofficial said he hopes during Rodriguez’s term in Vietnam, the diplomat willact as a bridge helping foster relations between the two countries and the twocapital cities.
Expressinghis honour to serve as the first ambassador of the Dominican Republic toVietnam, Rodriguez described the opening of his country’s embassy in Hanoi as animportant milestone in bilateral relations, voicing his hope that the embassywill help connect major enterprises of Vietnam with the Dominican Republic andvice versa.
Tradebetween the two countries remains modest, about 100 million USD, but both sideshave shown their determination to lift bilateral relations to a new height, hesaid.
Informinghis host about the coming visit to Vietnam by the President of the DominicanRepublic, the ambassador said the visit will be a chance to promotecomprehensive cooperation with Vietnam and its localities.
Onbehalf of the President, the ambassador invited Secretary Dung and leaders of theHanoi People’s Committee to visit his country in the time ahead, adding that hehopes the trip will be an occasion for exploring cooperation potential betweenthe two countries and their capitals./.
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) paid a working visit to the Dominican Republic from October 31 to November 3 at the invitation of the Caribbean country’s United Left Movement.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) attaches importance to people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and the Dominican Republic, VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga has affirmed.
The Vietnamese Party and State always value traditional friendship and all-around cooperation with countries and political parties, including the Dominican Republic and its United Left Movement (MIU), said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Dominican Republic’s United Left Movement (MIU) signed an agreement of cooperation for the 2023-2028 period in Hanoi on February 26.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Dominican Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy Vince Henderson in Hanoi on March 20, discussing orientations and measures to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
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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.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung (R) meets with Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Vietnam Francisco Rodriguez on April 4. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) 
