PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Cambodia for third MRC Summit
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage arrived at Siem Reap International Airport on April 4 afternoon, beginning his trip to Cambodia to attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was welcomed at Siem Reap International Airport. (Source: VNA)
Siem Reap (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc and his entourage arrived at SiemReap International Airport on April 4 afternoon, beginning his trip to Cambodiato attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit.
The PM was welcomed at the airport by CambodianAmbassador to Vietnam Prak Nguon Hong, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia VuQuang Minh, Vietnamese Consul General in Battambang Nguyen Xuan Thuy andofficials of the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia and the Vietnamese ConsulateGeneral in Battambang, among others.
He is scheduled to meet with Lao Prime MinisterThonglun Sisoulith and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen the sameday.
The leader will attend the opening session of thesummit and meet with overseas Vietnamese people in Cambodia to extend his greetingson the occasion of the traditional New Year of the Khmer people on April 5.
The MRC Summit, themed “Joint Efforts andPartnership towards Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in theMekong”, will create an opportunity for countries to review the operation ofthe MRC over the past four years and work to realise sustainable developmentgoals.
The 4,800 km-long Mekong River flows throughChina, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its basin spreads over795,000 square kilometres in the four countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand andVietnam.
In 1956, the Mekong Committee was establishedunder the auspices of the United Nations to coordinate aid and manage resourcesin the river basin. In 1995, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam signed anAgreement on the Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the MekongRiver and set up the MRC, replacing the Mekong Committee.
The MRC holds its summit every four years,starting from 2010. The first MRC summit was held in Hua Hin, Thailand in 2010and the second one took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2014.-VNA
The Government of Germany has supported the implementation of two joint projects between Cambodia and Laos and between Cambodia and Thailand, on natural resources management in the Mekong River Basin.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia on April 4-5.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a Vietnamese delegation to attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from April 4-5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Hanoi on April 4 for Cambodia to attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap from April 4-5 at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was welcomed at Siem Reap International Airport. (Source: VNA)
