Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the University of San Francisco (USF) on September 18 (local time), as part of his trip to the US for the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities in the country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the University of San Francisco. (Photo: VNA)
San Francisco (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhvisited the University of San Francisco (USF) on September 18 (local time), aspart of his trip to the US for the high-level week of the 78th session of theUnited Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities in the country.
The leader stressed that on the basis ofthe newly-established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, enhancing education cooperationmatches Vietnam’s priority, era trends, as well as collaboration orientationsof both countries.
Cooperation in education-training, especiallyhigh-quality personnel training, is a focus of the Vietnam-US relations asmentioned in a joint statement issued by the two countries’ leaders, hecontinued, adding that Vietnam takes high-quality personnel training as oneof the major breakthroughs.
Chinh also lauded contributions by the USF to thestrong developments of the bilateral education cooperation over the past time,saying there are about 50 cooperation programmes between Vietnamese and USeducational institutions.
The PM emphasised that Vietnam always wants to seekand expand cooperation opportunities with US educational institutions,including the USF, and expressed his hope for stronger collaboration betweenthe university and Vietnam, with more diverse, intensive, extensive, effective, and practical formats.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and lecturers and students of the university. (Photo: VNA)
He suggested the university grant more scholarshipsto Vietnamese students, focusing on new areas like innovation, digitaltransformation, green transition, circular economy, and sharing economy.
Chinh urged Vietnamese students in the US to studyharder, thus contributing to the development of both nations as well as theirrelations.
Founded in 1855 as the first university in SanFrancisco, the USF is a private Jesuit university with a distinguished historyin the sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, law nursing, andbusiness.
According to its President Paul J. Fitzgerald, about80 Vietnamese students are studying at the university, the third biggest numberafter those from China and India.
Agreeing with the President’s views on contributionsby religions in Vietnam’s history, Chinh highlighted their important role in theformation of the Vietnamese culture, and national construction and defence.
As a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, theVietnamese State always consistently pursues the policy of respecting andensuring the right to freedom of belief and religion, and the right to followand not follow any religion; guaranteeing equality and non-discrimination basedon religion and belief; and protecting the activities of religious organisationsby law, he affirmed./.
The Foreign Ministry will partner closely with ministries, agencies and localities to work with the US’s agencies and localities to specify cooperation areas mentioned in the Joint Leaders' Statement on elevating the Vietnam-US ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development, said the ministry’s spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese community in the US on September 17 evening (local time), right after arriving in San Francisco for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities in the US.
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
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.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the University of San Francisco. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and lecturers and students of the university. (Photo: VNA) 
