Nguyen Van Thuan re-elected Vietnam-Armenia friendship association chairman
Nguyen Van Thuan (front row,3rd from left), Chairman of the Vietnam-Armenia Friendship Association for the 2024-2029 term, other members of the executive board, and participating delegates at the congress. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – 💜Nguyen Van Thuan, former member of the Part Central Committee, has been re-elected Chairman of the Vietnam-Armenia Friendship Association for the 2024-2029 term.
His re-election took place at the association’s 2nd national congress on December 18, which brought together more than 100 members from across the country and elected a 33-member executive board.
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son expressed his belief that under the leadership of the board, the association will obtain greater achievements in its work for stronger Vietnam-Armenia ties.
According to a report presented at the event, given the positive development of the countries’ relations, the association has made efforts to improve its apparatus and operations and contribute to the bilateral friendship and cooperation. In a decade since its establishment in 2014, it saw its activities spanning such key areas as delegation exchanges for peace, solidarity and friendship purposes, connectivity in economy-trade and culture-education-science sectors, external relations communication, organisational building, and commendation work.
For the next term, it sets goals to further shake up performance for practical and specific outcomes in people-to-people diplomacy, and to launch communication campaigns introducing the Party and State’s domestic and foreign policies, Vietnam’s development progress, and the two nations’ land, people, culture, and history.
Highlighting the association’s significant role in bridging the sides, Armenian Ambassador to Vietnam Suren Baghdasaryan said his country promises Vietnamese students the most favourable conditions possible for their study in Armenia. The key point is to foster mutual understanding, respect, support and cooperation between the young people of the two nations, he stressed./.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man held talks in Hanoi on November 19 with his Armenian counterpart Alen Simonyan, following an official welcome ceremony for the guest.
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh met with her Armenian counterpart Hakob Arshakyan on October 19 in Vientiane on the sidelines of the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45).
The Vietnam-Armenia Friendship Association held a get-together in Hanoi on September 14 to celebrate the 28th Independence Day of Armenia (Sept. 21) and the 74th National Day of Vietnam (Sept. 2)
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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).
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