Ho Chi Minh City leader hosts Russian Foreign Minister
Politburo member and Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan hosted a reception for visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on February 25.
Politburo member and Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan (R) hosts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (Source: hcmcpv.org.vn)
HCM City (VNA) – Politburo member and Secretary of Ho Chi MinhCity’s Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan hosted a reception for visiting RussianForeign Minister Sergey Lavrov on February 25.
Welcoming theminister, Nhan said that Lavrov’s presence at the conference themed“International cooperation in a changing world” held in the city is significantin the context that the two countries are preparing for the Vietnam Year in Russiaand the Russia Year in Vietnam to mark the 25th anniversary of thetreaty on basic principles for the Vietnam-Russia friendship this year and the70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2020.
The official notedthat the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership is developingstrongly in numerous fields. At the local level, Russia is one of the mostimportant economic partners of Ho Chi Minh City, he stated, adding that thecity has signed cooperation agreements with different localities of Russia.
Lavrov showed hisdelight at developments in bilateral relations, reflected through regulardelegation exchanges and close cooperation in numerous fields ranging fromeconomics, culture, tourism and education to youths’ exchanges.
He appreciated Ho ChiMinh City’s efforts to boost ties with Russian localities, particularly SaintPetersburg. He added that the two cities hold much potential to fostercollaboration in various aspects.
The Russian ministersaid he believes that the relations between the two countries, and between HoChi Minh City and Russian localities, will grow further in the time to come.-VNA
Russia is willing to assist Vietnam in developing its e-government via free-of-charge consultancy, technology transfer, and training of experts, said a Russian official.
Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong received visiting deputy head of the Anti-Corruption Department of the Russian President Alexander Anikin in the city on February 20.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh had a working session on February 21 with the Russia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group at the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
As strategic partners, Vietnam and Russia have maintained fruitful political dialogues and effective cooperation in different spheres, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview to the press ahead of his official trip to Vietnam from February 24-45.
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
Politburo member and Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan (R) hosts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (Source: hcmcpv.org.vn) 
