NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong received Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on August 17 in Hanoi.
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (R) and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland at the reception. (Photo: VNA)
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Tong Thi Phong hosted a reception for a visiting US delegation led by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on August 17 in Hanoi.
The Chairwoman lauded the visit as a move to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and the US, particularly as the two nations celebrate the 20th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Vietnam is a multi-religious country where people from different religious groups live in harmony, she said, adding that the Government creates all favourable conditions for these groups to practice their religions in accordance with law while encouraging them to engage in social activities and build a better life.
The NA is soliciting feedback on the draft Law on Belief and Religion, which follows the spirit of the 2013 Constitution that promotes religious freedom, Phong noted.
She also hoped Elder Holland would help Americans understand Vietnam better and continue to boost Vietnam-US relations.
For his part, Elder Holland spoke highly of Vietnam and its pe𓆉ople and pledged to serve as an ambassador in bridging the two countries.-VNA
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong had a meeting with US religious dignitaries on July 7 (local time), stating that Vietnamese people live in harmony without religious or ethnic conflict.
The National Assembly Committee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children held a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on July 17 to gather opinions from experts and religious dignitaries on a draft Law on Belief and Religion.
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on July 14 issued a statement on the 20th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam.
Second Lady of the United States, Jill Biden attended a seminar on English teaching for secondary school teachers at the American Centre (AC) in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2 as part of her visit to Vietnam.
President of the VFF Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan met with nearly 100 religious dignitaries in Ho Chi Minh City on August 16 to solicit their opinions on the draft Law on Belief and Religion.
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.
NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong (R) and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland at the reception. (Photo: VNA)
