Vietnam, Thailand coordinate to fight illegal offshore fishing
Vietnam and Thailand will work together to educate their people on not illegally fishing off each nation’s waters and issue joint advance warnings against the act.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the 30th ASEAN Summit (Source: VNA)
Manila (VNA) – Vietnam and Thailand will work together to educate theirpeople on not illegally fishing off each nation’s waters and issue jointadvance warnings against the act, the Prime Ministers of the two countriessaid.
PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha reachedthe agreement during a bilateral meeting in Manila on April 29 on the sidelinesof the 30th ASEAN Summit.
At the meeting,the two PMs said they are pleased that the Vietnam-Thailand strategicpartnership has progressed well and agreed to resolve their outstanding problemsin the upcoming joint cabinet meeting.
Inaddition, the two sides agreed to work towards a trade balance and enhancedinvestment cooperation in which Thai investors will assist their peers fromVietnam.
Phuc urgedthe effective implementation of the action programme to carry out theVietnam-Thailand strategic partnership for the 2014-2018 period and establishedcooperation mechanisms in line with increase in high-level exchange of visits.
He proposedVietnam and Thailand hold negotiations on bilateral agreements in criminalextradition and judicial assistance.
He alsosuggested the two countries establish a hotline for settlement of maritimeincidents.
In terms ofASEAN cooperation, the leaders shared the view on prioritizing the building of unityin the bloc and promoting ASEAN’s central role. They agreed that ASEAN shouldenhance coordination of positions and viewpoints on regional security andstrategic issues, including the full and effective implementation of theDeclaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea and pushing for realprogress in negotiating the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
The Thai PM invited his Vietnamese counterpart tovisit Thailand. - VNA
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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).
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the 30th ASEAN Summit (Source: VNA) 
