New Zealand’s Chief of the Defense Force Air Marshal Kevin Short on July 17 hosted a reception for Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, in Wellington.
A welcome ceremony is held for Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defense in Wellington.(Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – New Zealand’s Chief of the Defense ForceAir Marshal Kevin Short on July 17 hosted a reception for Senior LieutenantGeneral Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’sArmy and Deputy Minister of National Defence, in Wellington.
In their talks, the two officials expressed their delight at the active, intensive, and practicaldevelopment of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and New Zealand, inline with signed agreements, contributing to peace, stability, and commondevelopment of the two countries, and of the region and the world.
Both sides highlighted the effective implementation of thebilateral defence ties to meet each side’s needs and strengths based on thememorandum of understanding on defence cooperation signed this year.
They agreed that despite the huge impacts of the COVID-19pandemic, the two ministries have maintained high-level contacts atministerial and deputy ministerial levels and defencecooperation dialogue, and defence consultation mechanisms via virtual format.
In addition, the two countries’ militaries have pro-activelyparticipated in multilateral cooperation mechanisms such as the Western PacificNaval Symposium (WPNS) and Experts’ Working Groups within ASEAN DefenseMinisters’ Meeting Plus (ADMM ), thus joining hands with other countries touphold regional and global peace, stability and development.
Based on the two countries’ strategic partnership, the two sidesagreed that there is ample room for bilateral defence ties to develop.
At the talks. (Phto: qdnd.vn)
To bolster the cooperation between the Vietnam People’s Army andthe Defense Force of New Zealand, the two sides were unanimous to concentrateon such fields as exchange of all-level delegations and contacts,consultation-dialogue mechanisms, personnel training, and UN peacekeeping.
They also agreed to consider the expansion of fields in which bothsides have demand and capability such as cyber security, military medicine,cooperation between training facilities, defense industry. In addition, bothsides reached an agreement on strengthening consultations and cooperation atmultilateral mechanisms to which both countries are members, particularly the ADMM ’s Experts’ Working Groups, to improve Vietnam’s international integrationin terms of defence and reinforce the ASEAN - New Zealand strategicpartnership.
In the afternoon of the same day, theVietnamese Chief of the General Staff visited the New Zealand Command and StaffCollege./.
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The New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) officially kicked off the “Made With Care” 2023 retail campaign on June 8, in which high-quality imported food and beverage (F&B) products will be offered in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Vietnam attaches importance to and wishes to expand its strategic partnership with New Zealand, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins at a meeting on the sidelines of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin, China on June 27.
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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).
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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.
A welcome ceremony is held for Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defense in Wellington.(Photo: qdnd.vn) 
At the talks. (Phto: qdnd.vn) 
