Vietnam prioritises fostering relations with France: diplomat
Vietnam continues to prioritise enhancing its relations with France, especially its traditional friendship with the French Communist Party, of which Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh was one of founding members.
Opening ceremony of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Vietnam continues to prioritise enhancing its relationswith France, especially its traditional friendship with the French CommunistParty, of which Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh was one of foundingmembers.
The statement was made by Vietnamese Ambassador to FranceDinh Toan Thang during his meeting with National Secretary of the FrenchCommunist Party Fabien Roussel on July 12.
Thang briefed the host on the outcomes of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) as well as thecountry’s socio-economic development orientations and foreign policy in thecoming time.
He thanked leaders and members of the French Communist Partyfor supporting the CPV and Vietnamese people during the past struggle fornational independence and the current nation building and safeguarding cause.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (L) meets National Secretary of the French Communist Party Fabien Roussel (Photo: VNA)
National Secretary Fabien Roussel expressed his delight atpositive developments in relations between the two countries and two parties,reflected through meetings of the two sides’ leaders amidst the COVID-19pandemic.
He said he was impressed by Vietnam’s fight against theCOVID-19 pandemic and its socio-economic development achievements over the pasttime.
He affirmed that his party’s members always exert efforts tostrengthen bilateral multifaceted cooperation.
Both host and guest agreed to step up bilateral relations,with the focus on organising joint activities, intensifying delegation exchangeand cooperation between Vietnam’s Nhan Dan (People) newspaper and France’sl’Humanité (Humanity) newspaper.
The relationship between the two parties will continuecreating a firm political foundation to consolidate the Vietnam-Francestrategic partnership for peace, development and social progress as well as forthe benefits of the two countries’ people, they affirmed./.
The Presidents of Vietnam and France underlined the importance of further strengthening the cooperative framework between the two countries to respond to global issues and regional challenges, during their phone talks on May 11.
The Vietnamese Embassy in France and Montreuil’s administration and people paid floral tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his statue in Montreau Park on May 19 (local time) to mark his 131st birth anniversary (May 19, 1890).
Vietnam and France have enjoyed positive strides in their relations, especially in defence, over the years, thereby strengthening the strategic partnership, Minister of Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang has said.
The France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group in the French Parliament will continue coordinating closely with the France – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Senate to support Vietnam in strategic issues in the coming time.
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.
Opening ceremony of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang (L) meets National Secretary of the French Communist Party Fabien Roussel (Photo: VNA) 
