PM congratulates US ambassador on successful term in Vietnam
Prime Minister congratulates US ambassador on successful term in Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received outgoing US Ambassador Ted Osius in Hanoi on October 17, congratulating the diplomat on a successful term in Vietnam.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives outgoing US Ambassador Ted Osius on October 17 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime MinisterNguyen Xuan Phuc received outgoing US Ambassador Ted Osius in Hanoi on October17, congratulating the diplomat on a successful term in Vietnam.
The PM noted the ambassador’s tenure witnessed moremutual visits by Vietnamese and US leaders than any other ambassadors,including a historic visit to the US by Party General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong in July 2015, a visit to Vietnam by US President Barack Obama in July2016, and a tour of the US by PM Phuc in May 2017.
Ties in economy, trade and investment remained keyfor relations, with trade growing from 36 billion USD in 2014, when Osius tookoffice, to more than 50 billion USD at present. Total US investment in Vietnamhas surpassed 10 billion USD.
He expressed his belief that with the sounddevelopment of Vietnam-US ties, these figures will keep rising.
Welcoming an upcoming visit to Vietnam byPresident Donald Trump, PM Phuc applauded Ambassador Osius’s contribution tothe enhancement of bilateral relations.
Vietnam-US ties will continue to contribute topeace, stability, cooperation and development in Asia-Pacific and the world, headded.
For his part, Osius said the PM’s visit to theUS last May helped drive development in the countries’ ties. He voiced his hopethat the upcoming visit to Vietnam by President Trump will bring bilateral relationsto a new height.
He also praised Vietnamese ministries, sectors andlocalities’ efforts in organising APEC meetings and preparing for the APECEconomic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang city this November. He said this is anoccasion for the country to show its dynamism to the world.
The diplomat also hoped to continue helpingtighten the two countries’ relations, especially in education.-VNA
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Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh has recently paid a working visit to Hawaii to meet local leaders for the strengthened Vietnam – US ties.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty has stated that Vietnam wants to further deepen comprehensive partnership with the US on bilateral, regional and global aspects.
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The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives outgoing US Ambassador Ted Osius on October 17 (Photo: VNA) 
