Party chief requires building clean, strong police force
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has emphasized his requirement to build a clean and strong police force, which is fully devoted to the country, the people, the Party and the political system.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretaryand President Nguyen Phu Trong has emphasized his requirement to build a cleanand strong police force, which is fully devoted to the country, the people, theParty and the political system.
The top leader made the call at a meeting of the Police’s Party Central Committee on December 1, which was held toreview the performance of the public security sector in 2020 and discuss orientationsand key tasks for 2021.
Trong concurredwith the working directions outlined in reports presented at the event, stressingthat considering its functions and tasks, the sector must absolutely ensure thesafety of important political, economic and cultural events across the country.
The leaderreminded the sector to focus its fight on not only corruption but also the degradation in political ideology, morality and lifestyle.
He also required a close and smooth coordination between the police force with themilitary, agencies specializing in foreign affairs, inspection, auditing, and thecourt.
Due attentionshould be paid to building a contingent of pure and capable police officers, hesaid.
At the meeting, delegates looked back at outstanding achievements of thesector’s Party organisations in2020, while pointing out shortcomings as well as their causes.
They also proposed orientations and schemes in order to buildan elite and modern police force./.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc inspected combat readiness of the mobile police force under the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi on January 21, ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
