Vietnam has made practical and concrete contributions to realising the mission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the head of the UN agency said.
UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova received Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung (left) (Source: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnam has madepractical and concrete contributions to realising the mission of the UnitedNations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the headof the UN agency said.
UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova madethe praise during her April 28 reception for President of Vietnam NationalCommission for UNESCO - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, who leads theVietnamese delegation to the 201st session of UNESCO Executive Boardin Paris from April 19- May 5.
Vietnam has always been among the leadingnations in implementing successful the programmes and activities of the UNagency, she said.
On the occasion, Trung expressed hispleasure at the growing cooperative relations between Vietnam and UNESCO,particularly in implementing the cooperation agreement jointly signed in 2015.
He affirmed that Vietnam will continueactively participating in the organisation’s activities, while expressing hishope for continued UNESCO’s support for Vietnam in education, science, cultureand information.
Trung expressed his thanks to Irina Bokova forher contribution to strengthening relations between Vietnam and UNESCO, andinvited Bokova to visit Vietnam to discuss measures to enhance bilateralcooperation.
The UNESCO Executive Board’s 201st session discussed implementation of UNESCO’s programmes and orientations, draftedplans and budgets for 2018-2021, and prepared for the 39th sessionof the General Conference slated for November.
Also during the session, the ExecutiveBoard interviewed nine candidates for the UNESCO General Director post for the tenure2017-2021. One of the candidates is Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau of Vietnam.
During the session’s meetings, DeputyForeign Minister Trung suggested UNESCO continue contributing to peacekeeping activitiesand tackling newly arising challenges such as increasing terrorist activitiesand extremism development.
Vietnam also called for strengthening connectionbetween the development agenda of the United Nations and UNESCO activities, andmore experience sharing in mobilizing resources for projects and programmes.-VNA
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has signed the dossier on “Then singing practice of Tay, Nung, Thai ethnic groups of Vietnam” to submit to the UNESCO asking for the singing’s recognition.
Vestiges of Oc Eo culture in Ba The mountain in An Giang and Nen Chua in Kien Giang in the country’s southern region were proposed to seek UNESCO’s recognition as a world cultural heritage.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has paid an official visit to the UK from April 24-26, during which he discussed a wide range of issues on bilateral cooperation with UK officials and business leaders.
Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau, assistant to the Foreign Minister, presented his action plan as a candidate for the post of UNESCO General-Director to the Executive Board of UNESCO and ambassadors of the organisation’s member countries on April 27.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova received Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung (left) (Source: VNA) 
