PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc starts official visit to Thailand
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Bangkok on August 17 afternoon to begin a three-day official visit to Thailand.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Bangkok to start a three-day official visit to Thailand (Source: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Bangkokon August 17 afternoon to begin a three-day official visit to Thailand.
Phuc is scheduled to hold talks with his Thaicounterpart Prayut Chan-ocha and meet with senior officials as well as receivethe Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association’s officials and visit the Embassyof Vietnam in Thailand.
In Bangkok, the PM will address an openingceremony of the Vietnam-Thailand business forum and attend the Vietnamese goodsweek at the Lad Prao trade centre. He is expected to host leaders of leadingThai businesses.
The PM is also due to visit Nakhon Phanom provincein the north-eastern region of Thailand.
On the occasion, the daily Bangkok Post carrieda story titled “Thailand and Vietnam: Stronger together” by journalist KaviChongkittavorn, saying “In ASEAN, Vietnam is Thailand’s only strategicpartner.”
The journalist highlighted the historicalrelations between the two countries and commented the bilateral friendship hasbeen reinforced and developed since Vietnam joined the Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN) in 1995.
The two sides have increased cooperation in allfields, the journalist said, adding that “Vietnam has taken the high road,quickly expanding the country's foreign trade relations, emerging as theregion's most internationally connected, with 17 free-trade agreements. Vietnamwas one of four ASEAN nations that joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership.Thailand’s record, as a free and open economy, pales in comparison.”
“Indeed, Vietnam’s attractive trade regime haspropelled Thailand to forge even closer economic ties and move toward a digitisedeconomy,” the article said.
Thailand is a leading trade partner of Vietnamand the two-way trade is expected to hit 20 billion USD by 2020, it added.
There is also a large room for the two countriesto boost navigation cooperation.
“Given their long coastline, they are planningto cooperate with Cambodia in coastal shipping,” Kavi said.
“As part of the ASEAN Community and othersub-regional organisations, Thailand and Vietnam are considered a twin-turboengine that can uplift the regional economy and create social equality andstability in the Mekong subregion,” he noted.
He concluded that the Vietnamese PM’s visit toThailand will create an opportunity for the two countries to tighten theirclose relationship.-VNA
Lawmakers of Vietnam and Thailand should continue to share common viewpoints and support each other in issues of common concern at international and regional inter-parliamentary forums, thus contributing to peace, stability and development in Asia-Pacific.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for President of the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand Pornpetch Wichitcholchai in Hanoi on August 14.
Chairman of the Vietnam-Thailand Parliamentary Friendship Group Pham Dinh Toan met on August 15 with President of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) of Thailand Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, who is on a visit to Vietnam.
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 arrives in Bangkok to start a three-day official visit to Thailand (Source: VNA)
