Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Chinese Party General Secretary and State President Xi Jinping during the latter's State visit to Vietnam in November 2017 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Top Vietnamese leaders have sentcongratulatory messages to their Chinese counterparts on the 71th National Dayof China (October 1).
General Secretary of the Communist Party ofVietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen ThiKim Ngan respectively offered congratulations to General Secretary of theCommunist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping,Premier Li Keqiang, and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the NationalPeople’s Congress Li Zhanshu.
In their messages, the Party and State leadersof Vietnam congratulated China on its achievements over the last 71 years,voicing their belief that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China,with General Secretary and President Xi Jinping being the core, the Chinesepeople will continue obtaining great accomplishments during the cause of reform,opening and socialism building with Chinese characteristics.
They affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, Stateand people always attach importance to developing healthy and stable relationsbetween the two countries, and that Vietnam is ready to join hands with Chinato enhance equal and mutually-beneficial cooperation, properly settleoutstanding problems, promote the stable and sustainable development of theVietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, therebycontributing to regional and global peace, stability, and development in theregion and the world at large.
On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister andForeign Minister Pham Binh Minh also extended greetings to Chinese StateCouncillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi./.
Vietnam and China held the 13th round of negotiations of the working group on the sea area beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and the 10th round of talks of the working group for consultation on cooperation for mutual development at sea, both in the form of video conference, on September 9.
Trade between Vietnam and China has produced positive results, despite long-lasting difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with Vietnam affirming its position as China’s largest trade partner in ASEAN.
Chairman of the People’s Committee of northern Lang Son province Ho Tien Thieu and Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China Chen Wu engaged in phone talks on September 21.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping consented to step up result-oriented cooperation between the two countries during their phone talk on September 29.
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on September 30 organised a gathering to celebrate the 71st anniversary of China’s National Day (October 1).
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.
Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Chinese Party General Secretary and State President Xi Jinping during the latter's State visit to Vietnam in November 2017 (Photo: VNA) 
