Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on December 16 evening (Myanmar time), beginning activities in his official visit to Myanmar from December 16-18.
Myanmar officials welcome Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) at Nay Pyi Taw international airport on December 16 evening (Photo: VNA)
Nay Pyi Taw (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and ahigh-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on December 16evening (Myanmar time), beginning activities in his official visit to Myanmarfrom December 16-18.
The PM was welcomed at Nay Pyi Taw international airport by Myanmar Minister ofEducation Myo Thein Gyi, Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman Myo Aung, among others. VietnameseAmbassador to Myanmar Luan Thuy Duong and representatives of the Vietnamesecommunity in Myanmar were also present at airport to welcome the PrimeMinister.
During the visit, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is scheduled to have ameeting with Myanmar President U Win Myint, hold talks with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and meet with leaders of theparliament and localities.
An action programme for cooperation between Vietnam and Myanmar for 2019-2024is expected to be signed during the visit.
The visit aims to affirm Vietnam’sattaching of importance to the comprehensive cooperative partnership withMyanmar, and its readiness to cooperate with Myanmar in diverse areas, thusfurther tightening the partnership between the two nations.
Since Vietnam and Myanmar upgraded bilateral ties to the comprehensivecooperative partnership level in 2017, they have seen strong developments oftheir relationship in various areas, bringing benefits to their peoples.
Along with stronger political ties at all levels, trust between the twogovernments and peoples has been increasingly strengthened. The number ofVietnamese enterprises in Myanmar has doubled to over 200 from that in 2016./.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage left Hanoi on December 16, starting his official visit to Myanmar from December 16-18 at the invitation of President U Win Myint.
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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.
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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.
Myanmar officials welcome Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) at Nay Pyi Taw international airport on December 16 evening (Photo: VNA) 
