Vietnam Red Cross Society hailed for spreading nation’s humane values
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has hailed the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC)’s strong performance in connecting kind hearts to multiply acts of kindness, spreading the humane values of the country’s society and regime.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) presents a third-class Labour Order to the Humanitarian TV Centre. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hashailed the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC)’s strong performance inconnecting kind hearts to multiply acts of kindness, spreading the humanevalues of the country’s society and regime.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the VRC's 11th NationalCongress for the 2022-2027 tenure on August 30, the State leader noted thatwith total fund of over 23 trillion VND (982.15 million USD) reserved forhumanitarian activities, 2.36 times higher than the figure in the previoustenure, the VRC has affirmed its role as a key social organisation for charityactivities of the country.
He thanked agencies, organisations, businesses, and donors athome and abroad, as well as organisations belonging to the International RedCross and Red Crescent Movement for providing resources and joining hands withthe VRC, enabling it to effectively carry out humanitarian activities over theyears.
Highlighting difficulties that the country has faced due toclimate change, natural disasters and pandemics, the President stressed theneed for the VRC to continue to renovate itself to better meet the humanitarianrequirements in the new situation.
He showed support for major orientations of the VRC for thenext five years, reminding the organisation to continue to adhere to the Partyand State's policies and laws regarding humanitarian activities, enhancing itsoperational efficiency, spreading humanitarian values in the society, andhelping to build morality and lifestyle in the spirit of humanity andcompassion.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc addresses the congress (Photo: VNA)
The President also asked the VRC to focus on enhancing thequalifications of its personnel, ensuring the transparency in its activities,and strengthening international cooperation to show Vietnam’s high sense ofresponsibility in humanitarian activities in the region and the world.
During the VRC's 11th National Congress, delegates elected a111-strong Central Executive Committee, which then elected a 30-member StandingCommittee at its first meeting. Bui Thi Hoa, President of the VRC in the 10thtenure was re-elected as the VRC President for the 11th tenure.
At the congress, President Phuc was honoured as the HonoraryPresident of the VRC in the 11th tenure.
On the occasion, President Phuc presented a third-classLabour Order to the Humanitarian TV Centre run by the VRC for its outstandingachievements in the 2017-2021 period, contributing to the cause of nationalconstruction and defence./.
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC), in collaboration with the Thua Thien-Hue People’s Committee, launched a Humanitarian Month 2022 at a ceremony in the central province on April 28.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who is also Honorary President of the 10th-tenure Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), on August 29 met with 80 delegates representing nearly 500 participants in the 11th VRC National Congress for the 2022 - 2027 tenure.
Outstanding models have contributed to building a humanitarian ecosystem at hospitals, heard a forum on the ecosystem held within the framework of the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) for the 2022-2027 period on August 29.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) presents a third-class Labour Order to the Humanitarian TV Centre. (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc addresses the congress (Photo: VNA) 
