An international workshop discussing the values and practical application of laws on territory and border was jointly held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Wallonia-Brussels General Delegation of Belgium in Vietnam in Hanoi on September 7, gathering 150 domestic and foreign scholars.
Officers and soldiers of the High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 1 are determined to protect the sea, islands and continental shelf of Vietnam. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An international workshop discussing the values andpractical application of laws on territory and border was jointly held by theMinistry of Foreign Affairs and the Wallonia-Brussels General Delegation of Belgium in Vietnam in Hanoi on September 7,gathering 150 domestic and foreign scholars.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu highlightedthe significance and importance of issues related to territorial sovereigntyand national borders in international relations; and the relationship between them and their impact on security, peace,stability, and cooperation for development.
Briefing participants on the outcome of the settlement of border and territorial issues in Vietnam, Vuaffirmed its consistentstance on the role and importance of international law as a crucial foundation forresolving territorial border issues, stressing that the country not only rigorouslyadheres to international law but also builds and strengthens its national legalsystem to ensure compatibility with international law.
A view of the workshop (Photo: VNA)
He spoke highly of the cooperation between Belgium's Wallonie-Bruxelles region and the Ministry ofForeign Affairs in general, and the ministry’s National Boundary Commission in particular.
Pierre Du Ville, Head of the Wallonia- Brussels General Delegation in Vietnam, expressed his delight at the cooperation resultsbetween the Wallonia-Brussels Region and Vietnam in general, and the National Boundary Commission in particular, especiallyin terms of human resources training, saying that these have contributed significantly to the proper settlement ofterritorial and border issues, thus promoting peace and stability in the regionand the world.
With the two sessions, the workshop reviewed Vietnam's processof building, managing, and protecting the national boundary and territory. Domestic experts and scholars, and representatives from ministriesand sectors provided their insights, emphasising the significance and outcomes ofthe implementation of the Law on National Border over the last two decades and the Law of theSea of Vietnam after 10 years it came into effect, and affirming that Vietnam'slaws regarding territory and border are in line with international law.
It also featuredpresentations by international scholars and experts from Belgium, the Republicof Korea, Japan, Australia, and the Republic of Cyprus, which focused on topical topics,including territorial disputes at the International Court of Justice; the valueof straight baselines around offshore archipelagos; and the illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishingin the East Sea.
Delegates also engaged in discussions on issues related to theconstruction, protection, and management of borders and territories. Theyagreed on the importance of international law for this process and proposedmeasures to harmonise national laws with international law in border andterritorial matters./.
Vietnam has made efforts to address unsolved problems on border, territory, sea and islands over the years, ensuring the country’s sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction, said Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairman of the National Boundary Commission Le Hoai Trung.
Vietnam and China held the 14th round of negotiations of the working group on the sea area beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and the 11th round of talks of the working group for consultation on cooperation for mutual development at sea, both in the form of video conference, on January 7.
A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs examined the border and territory management in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on November 11 and December 1.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
Officers and soldiers of the High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 1 are determined to protect the sea, islands and continental shelf of Vietnam. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
A view of the workshop (Photo: VNA) 
