President Vo Van Thuong hosts former Chilean President
President Vo Van Thuong appreciated former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s special sentiments on consolidating and promoting the traditional friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Chile, at their meeting in Hanoi on March 27.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong appreciatedformer Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s special sentiments on consolidating and promoting the traditional friendship and cooperation betweenVietnam and Chile, at their meeting in Hanoi on March 27.
The President also lauded Bachelet, in her capacity asUN High Commissioner for Human Rights, for her contributions to UN affairs and theinternational community.
According to him, the maintenance of all-leveldelegations is significant to enhancing cooperation between Vietnam and Chileas well as their people.
For her part, Bachelet, who is in Vietnam for the celebrationof the 52nd anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (March 25, 1971-2023),said during her stay in the Southeast Asian nation, she will visit the southernprovince of Binh Duong and the central province of Nghe An to fostercooperation between localities of the two countries and people-to-people exchange activities.
At the reception (Photo: VNA)
The guest expressed her special sentimentsfor Vietnamese land and people, and her admiration for the Vietnamese people’s indomitableand resilient spirit during their past struggle for national independence.
Both Vietnam and Chile are members of the UN Human Rights Council and theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), whichwould facilitate the enhancement of the bilateral ties in the time ahead, bothbilaterally and multilaterally, and enable them to join hands to fulfil commongoals of the international community, for peace and development, especiallyclimate change response, she noted.
Thuong affirmed that Bachelet’s visit will contributeto consolidating cooperation between peoples and especially localities of thecountries.
He highlighted the close ties betweenVietnam and Chile despite their far geographical distance, during both Vietnam’spast struggle for national independence and its present cause of nationalconstruction and development.
He suggested the two countries take more measures toforge economic cooperation, for the sake of their businesses and people,step up collaboration at multilateral forums, and further coordinate in organisingexchanges between localities and citizens./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Pham Truong Giang has paid a working visit to Los Rios as part of the embassy’s activities to expand relations with the Chilean region.
Vietnamese enterprises can expand export markets to South American countries through Chile, Vietnamese Ambassador to Chile Pham Truong Giang told the Vietnam News Agency.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) organized a ceremony in Hanoi on March 25 to mark 52 years of the diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Chile.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
President Vo Van Thuong (R) and former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet (Photo: VNA) 
At the reception (Photo: VNA) 
