PM meets representatives of socio-political, mass organisations
Had it not been for the cohesion among the Party, State and people, there wouldn’t have been development achievements as seen in the recent past, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while meeting with representatives of socio-political and mass organisations in Hanoi on January 17.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) greets participants in the meeting in Hanoi on January 17 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Had it not been for the cohesionamong the Party, State and people, there wouldn’t have been developmentachievements as seen in the recent past, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc saidwhile meeting with representatives of socio-political and mass organisations inHanoi on January 17.
A report at the meeting noted that over therecent years, the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), socio-political and massorganisations have actively given counseling to Party committees andadministrations to increase direct contact and dialogue with their members andpeople of different strata. Leaders of the Government, provinces and citieshave had regular meetings with workers, farmers, women and young people tolisten to and better realise their aspirations.
At the meeting, PM Phuc stressed the importanceof mass mobilisation and the representation of people’s rights and legitimateaspirations, noting that VFF committees at all levels and socio-political andmass organisations, which are the Party and State’s representatives in themasses, have daily contacts with the people.
Pointing out certain shortcomings in the massmobilisation work, he said the solidarity and unanimity among the Party, Stateand people will create the power.
He asked the organisations to reform theiractivities, increase meetings with the people to further understand them, anddeal with existing shortcomings and weaknesses.
They also need to continue disseminatingpolicies and laws; better perform their role as a bridge linking the Party,State and people to create consensus in the society to help carry outsocio-economic tasks successfully; and encourage Vietnamese people both at homeand abroad, including intellectuals and entrepreneurs, to join hands indeveloping the nation, the PM added./.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has lauded achievement in the government mass mobilisation work in 2019, which has contributed to safeguarding legal rights and interests, building trust and high consensus among the public and spurring socio-economic development.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on January 12 visited and presented gifts to ethnic minority and needy households in the central province of Quang Tri ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission Truong Thi Mai hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 15 for the President of the Vietnam Committee for Catholic Solidarity (VCCS), Priest Tran Xuan Manh.
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) should contribute to strengthening the national unity and making Vietnam a greater nation in the coming time, said Head of the Party Central Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission Truong Thi Mai on January 16.
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.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) greets participants in the meeting in Hanoi on January 17 (Photo: VNA) 
