PM Phuc arrives in Cambodia for Mekong-Lancang summit
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Cambodia for Mekong-Lancang summit
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Phnom Penh International Airport at noon on January 10, beginning activities within the framework of the second Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was welcomed at Phnom Penh International Airport (Source: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived inCambodia’s Phnom Penh International Airport at noon on January 10, beginningactivities within the framework of the second Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Leaders’Meeting.
Hewas welcomed by Cambodia’s Tourism Minister Thong Khon, Cambodian Ambassador toVietnam Prak Nguon Hong and Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh,among others.
ThePM then came to the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh where he is scheduled to meethis Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen.
Inthe afternoon, he will take part in the plenary of the second MLC summit, andhave meetings with other delegation heads.
TheMLC is a sub-regional cooperation mechanism that was jointly established in2016 by six countries along the Mekong River, namely Cambodia, China, Laos,Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The biennial event is organised in rotation among the member countries. Thisyear’s summit is co-organised by Cambodia and China.
The first summit was convened on March 23, 2016, mapping out orientations forthe cooperation mechanism, which is promoting comprehensive connection to builda responsible community and common benefit in the Mekong sub-region.
It also aims to consolidate mutual trust and understanding, maintain peace andstability, boost sustainable development, reduce poverty, narrow thedevelopment gap, integrate comprehensively into regional and global economies, andstrengthen the friendship and neighbourliness among the countries.
With the theme “Our River of Peace and Sustainable Development”, the second summitwill review cooperation among the countries over the last two years, discussfuture cooperation orientations, and hear reports from working groups.
Themember countries are expected to approve the Phnom Penh Declaration and thefive-year Action Plan for Mekong-Lancang cooperation in 2018-2022.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead the Vietnamese delegation to the second Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Summit, to be held on January 10 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the second Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on January 10, at the invitation of his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on January 10 morning for Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to attend the second Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Leaders' Meeting.
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 was welcomed at Phnom Penh International Airport (Source: VNA) 
