PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un in Hanoi on March 1.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea(WPK) and the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic ofKorea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un in Hanoi on March 1.
The DPRK Chairman is on an official friendship visit to Vietnam at the invitationof General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committeeand President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong who earlier the same day hostedan official welcome ceremony and held talks with the DPRK leader.
Before the meeting, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un visited the“Vietnam-DPRK relations” photo exhibition held by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam and the DPRK established diplomatic ties on January 31, 1950.Their traditional friendship, nurtured by President Ho Chi Minh and leader KimIl-sung, has been continuously consolidated and developed over the decades,with many visits at the ministerial level and above.
Over the past few years, the twocountries have held rotational policy discussions at the deputy foreignministerial level and meetings of the Inter-Governmental committee foreconomic, scientific, and technical cooperation.
Many important deals have been inked, including agreements on visa exemptionfor diplomatic and official passport holders (October 1, 1956), culturalcooperation (November 1957), scientific-technical cooperation (October 1958),friendship and cooperation (1961), trade and shipping treaty (December 1962), trade(May 2002), double-taxation avoidance (May 2002), and sea transport (June 2002),among others.–VNA
Vietnam and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) should maintain exchanges through political and diplomatic channels and step up the sharing of information on policies and regulations related to import-export and investment so as to boost bilateral economic and trade ties, according to an official from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
A number of Japanese newspapers ran articles featuring Vietnam’s role and status as the host of the second summit between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the US in Hanoi, as well as the relations between Vietnam and the US and DPRK.
The official friendship visit to Vietnam by Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un is expected to set a historic milestone in relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un in Hanoi on March 1 as part of the latter’s official friendship visit to Vietnam.
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 (R) meets with DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un (Photo: VNA) 
