NA leader meets with Vietnamese people in Australia
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with staff at the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of Vietnamese people in Australia on November 29, part of her official visit to the country.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) meet staff at the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of Vietnamese people in Australia on November 29 (Photo: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) – National Assembly ChairwomanNguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with staff at the Vietnamese Embassy andrepresentatives of Vietnamese people in Australia on November 29, part of herofficial visit to the country.
Ambassador Ngo Huong Nam reported that more than300,000 Vietnamese people in Australia form the third biggest Vietnamesecommunity in the world and the fifth largest ethnic community in Australia.They are assessed as a successful community with close integration into thelocal society. About 30,000 Vietnamese students in Australia is also a majorcommunity of foreign students here.
The Vietnamese community in Australia has been abridge helping to enhance the two countries’ friendship and cooperation, henoted.
Representing the expatriates, President of theVietnamese Business Association in Australia Tran Ba Phuc, environmental expertNguyen Dang Thang and Do Anh Tuan from the Vietnamese Student Association inAustralia said overseas Vietnamese always want to make practical contributionsto the homeland.
In recently years, they have worked with theEmbassy, the Consulate General and other representative agencies of Vietnam inAustralia to organise many workshops introducing Vietnam’s investmentenvironment, taken part in the “Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamesegoods” campaign, and connected Australian businesses with Vietnamese firms.
For her part, Chairwoman Ngan said the growth ofVietnam-Australia relations in all fields is partly attributable to efforts bythe Vietnamese Embassy, agencies, businesses and people in Australia.
Appreciating contributions by the Vietnamesecommunity, she promised to send their opinions to domestic relevant agenciesfor consideration and settlement.
She affirmed the Party and State’s policy ofcreating favourable conditions for overseas Vietnamese people to stabilisetheir lives and integrate into local society while preserving their traditionalcultural identity and contributing to the homeland.
The NA leader also stressed the role of themother tongue in maintaining traditional culture, asking the expatriates tofurther teach Vietnamese to their descendants.-VNA
The official visits to Singapore and Australia by NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan from Nov 26 to Dec 2 are expected to help consolidate Vietnam’s partnership with the two countries.
Vietnam prioritises developing cooperation and friendship with countries, while further deepening relations with its key partners, including Australia, National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has affirmed.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception in Canberra on November 29 for Australian students joining the New Colombo Plan (NCP) programme in Vietnam.
The National Assembly (NA) and Government of Vietnam always support and create favourable conditions for Vietnamese and Australian friendship organisations to increase activities.
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.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) meet staff at the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of Vietnamese people in Australia on November 29 (Photo: VNA) 
