The Vietnam Women’s Union Central Committee make debut at the congress. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 13th National Women’s Congress for the 2022 - 2027 tenure wrapped up in Hanoi onMarch 11 morning after three working days.
In her closing remarks, President ofthe Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) Central Committee Ha Thi Nga said the congress adoptedimportant documents and affirmed the resolve to continue strongly andcomprehensively reforming activities of the union’s all-level chapters so as tofulfill their key role in handling women affairs, create momentum for womenfrom all social strata to bring into play their capacity, and improve the roleand stature of the women and chapters.
She highlighted the congress’s beliefthat under the Party’s clear-sighted leadership, central and local authorities’coordination, support from domestic and foreign organisations and individuals, theconsensus and solidarity of women nationwide, along with VWU cadres’ dynamism,creativity, and dedication, the resolution of the 13th NationalWomen’s Congress will be carried out successfully, thereby creating strongbreakthroughs in the women’s movement and VWU activities in the time ahead.
The congress elected 155 people tothe 13th VWU Central Committee, which later convened its firstmeeting and re-elected Nga as the President and chose four others as vicepresidents.
Delegates raise their cards to vote on the statutes of the Vietnam Women's Union (Photo: VNA)
Following the closing ceremony, the VWU Central Committeeheld a press meeting to popularise the congress’s outcomes.
Vice President of the 13th VWU Central CommitteeNguyen Thi Minh Huong said the congress was successful with all the agendaapproved at the preparatory session. It saw the presence of 959 ofthe 1,000 official delegates.
The eventapproved the basic targets for 2022 - 2027, including helping 33,500 women’shouseholds escape from the poor or near-poor status; helping improve thecapacity of 17,000 women who are business owners, cooperative managers, or headsof business households; assisting the establishment of 350 cooperatives withwomen among their managers; and helping 80 percent of the women and girls whoare victims of domestic violence or human trafficking to access at least onesocial support service, according to Huong./.
The Vietnamese Government has made significant progress in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG5 on Gender Equality, said Elisa Fernandez Saenz, UN Women Representative in Vietnam.
Vietnamese women have full positions and potential to play an active part in the country’s reform, heard a working session of the 13th National Women’s Congress on March 10.
Women in digital age was among key topics for discussion at the 13th National Women’s Congress on March 10, with participants putting forth solutions for enhancing women's capacity of technology application and equal access to resources, particularly regarding finance.
Vietnam has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality for many times, and it has made great strides in working to achieve that target, according to Colombian Ambassador Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Melo.
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.
The Vietnam Women’s Union Central Committee make debut at the congress. (Photo: VNA) 
Delegates raise their cards to vote on the statutes of the Vietnam Women's Union (Photo: VNA) 
