PM attends online meeting of 73rd World Health Assembly
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the 73rd World Health Assembly which was held in the form of video conference on May 18-19 at the invitation of General Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attendedthe 73rd World Health Assembly which was held in the form of video conference onMay 18-19 at the invitation of General Director of the World HealthOrganisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The event drew the UN Secretary General, nearly 150 medical leaders of memberstates and 15 special guests who are heads of States and Governments.
Speaking at the event, PM Phuc said aware of the danger of COVID-19 since itsoutset, the Vietnamese Government has mobilized the involvement of administrationsat all levels, the national medical system, scientists and the army. TheGovernment was firm in implementing concentrated quarantine, tracing andcontrolling infection sources, and accepted sacrificing short-term economicinterests to protect public health.
He highlighted that with a population of nearly 100 million people, Vietnam hasso far recorded 324 infection cases and zero death, adding that May 19 was the33rd day without transmission in the community. The country has entered a “newnormal” situation, focusing on economic development while maintaining effectiveepidemic prevention, he said.
According to him, the Vietnamese Government, businesses, organisations andindividuals have offered medical supplies and shared experience with manycountries, including those hard hit by the pandemic.
The PM took the occasion to call on countries to stay united and pool resourcesto effectively cope with the pandemic. Hesuggested countries devise post-pandemic development plans in combination withensuring social welfare for the public, especially the poor and the vulnerable.
As ASEAN Chair 2020, Vietnam hosted and attended many discussions to seek acommon voice and initiatives in the fight against COVID-19, providing support thepeople and working for economic recovery, he said.
PM Phuc expressed his belief that in the face of the most serious challengessince the establishment of the United Nations and the WHO, the internationalcommunity will continue upholding the strong will and power of each nation andthe strong international solidarity and cooperation to overcome the challenge andbuild a better future for each country and all citizens.
ꦅ Participants agreed to pool information and expertise worldwide to cope withthe pandemic, and continue coordinating regional and global efforts inresponding to the pandemic and researching vaccine and medicines to cure thedisease./.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused enormous impacts on Ho Chi Minh City in particular and Vietnam in general. However, many enterprises have grasped this opportunity and shifted their production to making products of high demand, ensuring jobs for workers while contributing to the economic recovery after the pandemic.
Vietnam has remained clear of COVID-19 community transmission for 33 straight days as no fresh case was confirmed on May 19 morning, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Vietnam recorded no new COVID-19 cases from 6am-6pm on May 19, marking 33 days without transmission in the community, reported the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
