Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam on December 19 chaired the 27th meeting of the ASEAN Committee in Prague (ACP) and the handover ceremony of the ACP rotating chairmanship from Vietnam to Thailand.
Prague (VNA) - Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam on December 19 chaired the 27th meeting of the ASEAN Committee in Prague (ACP) and the handover ceremony of the ACP rot🀅ating chairmanship from Vietnam to Thailand.
The event was attended by ambassadors and heads of diplomatic representative agencies from the six ACP member countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and the Philippines.
As the outgoing ACP Chair, Nam praised the close and effective cooperation of ASEAN ambassadors during Vietnam's tenure, contributing to the success of numerous events hosted by Vietnam, leaving a strong impression and showcasing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s cultural and artistic values in Prague.
Notable events included celebrations for ASEAN's 57th founding anniversary (August 8), ASEAN+ Film Week, and ASEAN culinary space at Sapa trade centre, alongside various cultural and culinary promotion activities.
Nam highlighted the significance of 2025 as a milestone year marking the 75th anniversary of traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, saying that it provides an opportunity for both nations to deepen their collaboration across various fields, aiming to elevate their ties to a new height.
The ASEAN ambassadors lauded Vietnam's initiatives during its ACP chairmanship, stressing that Vietnam’s successful hosting of cultural and diplomatic events continues to affirm its role within the ACP and its influence in the Czech Republic.
They expressed admiration for the efforts and successful integration of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, the largest ASEAN minority community in the European country.
Moreover, they also commended the support of Tamda Supermarket Group in promoting ASEAN consumer goods and food products through its extensive supermarket network in major Czech cities.
Thailand will officially assume the ACP chairmanship from January 1 to June 30, 2025./.
The ASEAN Military Music Exchange 2024 opened in Hanoi on December 19 under the theme “Music Connecting Friendship" as part of activities to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and 35 years of the All-People’s Defence Festival.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu on December 19 presented the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) with a Certificate of merit conferred by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in recognision of its meaningful contributions to fostering cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Japan.
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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.
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.
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