HCM City enhances cooperation with localities of Laos, Cambodia, RoK
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Ngo Minh Chau on December 3 met leaders of localities of Laos, Cambodia and the Republic of Korea (RoK) who were in the city for a friendship dialogue.
HCM City enhances cooperation with localities of Laos, Cambodia, RoK. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the HoChi Minh City People’s Committee Ngo Minh Chau on December 3 met leaders of localitiesof Laos, Cambodia and the Republic of Korea (RoK) who were in the city for afriendship dialogue.
Meeting Vientiane's Vice Mayor Phoukhong Bannavong andSavannakhet province’s Deputy Governor Lingthong Sengtavanh of Laos, Chau notedwith pleasure the Vietnam-Laos friendship.
Recalling a meeting between HCM City leaders and LaoDeputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone last September, Chau said the twosides agreed to organise a Vietnam-Laos trade and investment promotion forum inHCM City on December 13.
Deputy PM Sonexay Siphandone is scheduled to lead adelegation to the event, he said, inviting representatives from Vientiane and Savannakhetto the forum.
Phoukhong Bannavong, for his part, suggested departments,agencies and investors in Vientiane and HCM City enhance cooperation in economy,culture, education, and science in a pragmatic manner and with breakthroughs.
Lingthong Sengtavanh also noted her hope that HCM Cityand Savannakhet will step up exchanges in various spheres, facilitate theoperations of their investors and promote tourism links.
At a reception for Phnom Penh’s Vice Mayor Huot Hay, Chauthanked the Cambodian capital city for its support to HCM City during theCOVID-19 pandemic, and suggested the two cities forge cooperation in tourismand trade, and expand collaboration in road and waterway transport, health careand education.
In reply, Huot Hay agreed with Chau’s proposals, andnoted his belief that his visit to HCM City will contribute to fostering therelations between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Receiving Deputy Governor of the RoK’s Gangwonprovince, Jeong Kwang-Yeol, and deputy head of the Planning and CoordinationBureau of the RoK’s Gyeongsangbuk province, Whang Myeong Seok, the hostofficial held that there remains hug potential for cooperation between HCM Cityand the Korean localities./.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HCM City enhances cooperation with localities of Laos, Cambodia, RoK. (Photo: VNA) 
