President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends Boao Forum for Asia
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised achievements of the Boao Forum for Asia over the past two decades in his video speech at the opening ceremony of the event held in Boao city of China’s Hainan province on April 20.
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc praisedachievements of the Boao Forum for Asia over the past two decades in his video speech at the opening ceremony of the event held in Boao city ofChina’s Hainan province on April 20.
The President said he hopes the forum continue being acommunications channel for politicians, scholars, and businesses regarding keymatters in the region.
Amid unprecedented challenges facing the world, no countrycould solve these difficulties by itself, the President noted.
He went on stating that only cooperation and solidaritycould bring about success and join actions of nations are needed forinclusive and sustainable growth that ensures safety for the people.
Phuc highlighted a number of issues that require specialattention from countries. They included promoting cooperation in diseasecontrol and prevention; ensuring opportunities to access vaccines at reasonablecosts; maintaining macroeconomic stability and facilitating trade and investment; mobilisingresources for sustainable and inclusive economic development towards the realisationof the 2030 sustainable development goals; and building synchronous infrastructure and developing human resources for digital transformation.
On Vietnam – China cooperation, he highlighted the two countries' collaboration in containing COVID-19 and sustaining economicgrowth to become bright spots in the region and in the world.
The President affirmed Vietnam’s wish for comprehensive,effective, and equal cooperation with China for mutual benefits so that the twocould together overcome the pandemic, maintain an environment of peace and stability, and push for the strong growth of their ties.
The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 (AC2021) isset to run from April 18 to 21 under the theme of “A World in Change: JoinHands to Strengthen Global Governance and Advance Belt and Road Cooperation”.
It consists of six modules - “Explore China”, “Understandthe Changing World”, “Belt and Road Initiative Cooperation”, “Embrace theIndustrial Changes”, “Dance with New Technologies” and “Development for All”./.
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Ban Ki-moon was elected as Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on April 9, replacing former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda.
The Boao Forum for Asia, with a focus on Asia and a global perspective, has produced many valuable "Boao proposals" since its inception, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which was signed at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting the global world, is expected to promote belief in economic globalisation, experts said at a forum on the trade pact held on April 19 within the framework of the 2021 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA).
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: VNA) 
