Ukraine highly values Vietnam’s initiative on UNSC debate
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya recently had a meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss a number of current issues on bilateral and international relations.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) meets with Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya in New York on January 9 (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Ukrainian Deputy Foreign MinisterSergiy Kyslytsya recently had a meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Ministerand Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the United Nations headquarters in NewYork to discuss a number of current issues on bilateral and international relations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine saidin a news release that its deputy minister attended the UN Security Councilopen debate “Upholding the UN Charter to Maintain International Peace andSecurity”, chaired by Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Minh.
In his speech, Kyslytsya highly valued Vietnam’sinitiative to launch the year marking the UN’s 75th anniversary with thediscussion of the importance of upholding its founding document – the UNCharter.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said atKyslytsya’s meeting with the Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, the twosides focused on the prospects of strengthening relations in economic, tradeand political areas, as well as of the enhancement of cooperation between thetwo countries at the UN and other international organisations. They alsocommended the ongoing development of friendly partnership ties between thecountries.
In particular, they agreed to continue workingon the preparation for vice-ministerial political consultations in 2020 and avisit by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Vietnam.
Minh expressed sincere condolences in connectionwith the crash of the Ukrainian plane in Iran and agreed with Ukraine’sposition on the need to ensure a comprehensive, independent and transparentinvestigation into this tragedy./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Anh Tuan has paid a courtesy call to Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) Dmytro Razumkov, who just assumed the post in August.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Anh Tuan has joined a United Nations mission to visit the Donbass armed conflict region in the east of the country as well as a government-controlled area near the border of State forces and separatists.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on January 10 extended condolences to President of Iran Hassan Rouhani, Governor General of Canada Julie Payette, and President of Ukraine V.O. Zelensky over the recent plane crash of a passenger jet operated by the Ukraine International Airlines.
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.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) meets with Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya in New York on January 9 (Photo: VNA) 
