President meets with Vietnamese representative agencies in Beijing
President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with officials and staff members of Vietnamese representative agencies in China on October 19 as part of his trip to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.
President Vo Van Thuong (standing) speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Beijing (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong had ameeting with officials and staff members of Vietnamese representative agencies inChina on October 19 as part of his trip to attend the third Beltand Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.
Briefing participants on the objectives of his trip,President Thuong said that along with realising the common perceptions reachedby leaders of the two Parties and countries during Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong’s visit to China last October, it also aims to affirmVietnam’s support to initiatives benefiting peace, cooperation and developmentin the region and the world.
It also provides a chance for the Vietnamese President to meet with heads of state and heads of delegations from different countries and internationalorganisation to discuss measures to enhance the efficiency of comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and the countries and organisations, he said.
President Vo Van Thuong meets with officials and staff members of Vietnamese representative agencies in China on October 19. (Photo: VNA)
The State leader informed the participants about the home country's socio-economic situationrecently, President Thuong said that the Party and State consistently pursues a foreign policy of being a friend, trustworthy partner and responsible member of theinternational community. On the foundation of national interests, Vietnam is willing to set up diplomatic relations, cooperate closelyand expand partnership with all countries on the principle of equality,fairness, ensuring national independence, territorial integrity and respect forinternational law for peace and development in the region and the world, hesaid.
He underlined the significance of the Chinese market to different sectors ofVietnam, especially agricultural products, and asked the agencies to pay attention tomaintaining, expanding and developing the market.
President Vo Van Thuong visits a model of new-style rural area in Xiaoludian village in Heizhuanghu township in Chaoyang district of Beijing. (Photo: VNA)
The President also hailed the efforts of officials and staff of the Vietnameseembassy and diplomatic agencies in China in organising visits of delegations from the Party, State, sectors and agencies at all levels to China, expressinghis hope that they will continue to overcome all difficulties to complete allassigned tasks.
Earlier the same day, President Thuong visited a model ofnew-style rural area in Xiaoludian village in Heizhuanghu township in Chaoyangdistrict, which is about 20km from Beijing downtown. The village isfamous for the traditional profession of ornamental fish farming./.
Vietnam has attached much importance to its friendly neighbourliness, and comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China, seeing this as a top priority in the country’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang has said.
State President Vo Van Thuong and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport around the noon of October 17, starting a trip to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping.
President Vo Van Thuong met with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China Zhao Leji in Beijing on October 17, the first day of his trip to China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF).
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Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
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Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
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The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
President Vo Van Thuong (standing) speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
President Vo Van Thuong meets with officials and staff members of Vietnamese representative agencies in China on October 19. (Photo: VNA) 
President Vo Van Thuong visits a model of new-style rural area in Xiaoludian village in Heizhuanghu township in Chaoyang district of Beijing. (Photo: VNA) 
