Party delegation attends African National Congress’s national conference
A Party delegation led by Nguyen Dinh Trung, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee of Dak Lak province, attended the 55th National Conference of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa from December 15-21.
Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee of Dak Lak province Nguyen Dinh Trung (L) and General Secretary of the South African Communist Party Solly Mapaila (Photo: VNA)
Pretoria (VNA) – A Party delegation led by Nguyen Dinh Trung,member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee ofDak Lak province, attended the 55th National Conference of the ruling AfricanNational Congress (ANC) of South Africa from December 15-21.
At the event, Trung spoke highly of the importantachievements gained by the ANC and the Government of South Africa incontrolling the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting economic recovery, and ensuringsocial welfare.
He affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to and wishesto promote the traditional friendship between the two parties and the twocountries.
At this conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa wasre-elected as President of the ruling party.
During their stay in South Africa, the Vietnamese delegationmet with ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa who is also the President of South Africa, and new VicePresident of the Party Paul Mashatile, Minister of International Relations and CooperationNaledi Pandor, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise, and GeneralSecretary of the South African Communist Party Solly Mapaila.
At the meetings, the two sides exchanged views on specificmeasures to consolidate and develop bilateral relations in various fields inthe context that Vietnam and South Africa will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2023.
The delegation also met many international delegates,reaffirming the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance,multilateralisation and diversification of foreign relations, and being anactive and responsible member of the international community; as well as their wishto further strengthen the relationship between the Communist Party of Vietnamand other political parties./.
A delegation from the National Assembly (NA) Committee for External Relations led by its deputy head Le Anh Tuan made a working trip to South Africa from September 22-28.
Vietnam’s cuisine and culture was introduced at the Diplomatic Fun Fair 2022 held by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa on October 22.
The Vietnam – South African joint committee on trade cooperation convened its fifth meeting in Johannesburg on November 24 to seek ways to foster bilateral economic and trade partnerships.
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee of Dak Lak province Nguyen Dinh Trung (L) and General Secretary of the South African Communist Party Solly Mapaila (Photo: VNA) 
