Vietnam eyes promoting friendship, multifaceted cooperation with Morocco: NA Chairman
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 21 affirmed that Vietnam always values and wants to promote the relations friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Morocco, as he received Najib El-Khadi, Secretary-General of Morocco’s House of Representatives and President of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP).
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (right) receives Najib El-Khadi, Secretary-General of Morocco’s House of Representatives and President of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP). (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 21 affirmed that Vietnam always values and wants to promote the relations friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Morocco, as he received Najib El-Khadi, Secretary-General of Morocco’s House of Representatives and President of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP).
Man emphasised parliamentary cooperation is an effective cooperation channel between the two countries. Their parliaments have maintained delegation exchanges, high-level meetings, and close cooperation; and supported each other at world and regional multilateral inter-parliamentary forums.
The Vietnamese top legislator proposed that the two sides review and continue to effectively implement the cooperation agreement signed in 2017; deepen parliamentary relations; and increase delegation exchanges at all levels and parliamentary friendship groups.
He also called for further parliamentary experiences sharing between the two parliaments, and support to each other at multilateral forums.
For his part, the Moroccan official congratulated Man on his election as Vietnam's NA Chairman.
He also congratulated the Vietnamese NA on its important achievements, particularly its innovations in operating and organising the NA such as the application of modern information technology in data storage.
According to the legislator, Vietnam and Morocco shared similarities in national construction and development. Particularly, the two sides have been paying attention and attaching importance to promoting the South-South cooperation.
Informing the host of Morocco's recent socio-economic development, Najib El Khadi emphasised that both Vietnam and Morocco are together on the path of development, adding both countries have strength to tighten the bilateral symbolic relationship.
On this occasion, Man thanked the President of the House of Councillors and the President of the House of Representatives of Morocco for congratulating him on his election, and invited them to visit Vietnam soon.
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Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of the committee's Commission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia made a working trip to Morocco from May 29 – June 3, which was met with enthusiasm from the host officials.
The consolidated cooperation between Vietnam and Morocco is the result of their shared desire to promote and strengthen South-South cooperation, Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam Jamale Chouaibi said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.
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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).
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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.
