31st ASEAN Summit: PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets Indian PM
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi on the sidelines of the 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila, the Philippines, on November 14.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi (Source //baochinhphu.vn)
Manila(VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with his Indian counterpart NarendaModi on the sidelines of the 31st ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila, thePhilippines, on November 14.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuccongratulated India on its socio-economic achievements and affirmed thatVietnam has continuously attached significance to developing the traditionalfriendship and comprehensive strategic partnership with India.
The Indian PM alsohailed Vietnam’s socio-economic development and international integration, andreiterated that his country continues considering Vietnam one of the pillars inits “Act East” policy.
The two PMsexchanged measures to boost bilateral cooperative ties, agreeing to step up defencepartnership with India providing technology transfer and financial credit forVietnam.
The two sidesexpressed their belief that the two-way trade between the two countries willreach 15 billion USD in 2020, and agreed on ways to boost aviation and maritimeconnection.
India will increaseits investment in Vietnam’s large potential sectors, such as infrastructurefacility, information and communication technology, mechanical engineering, industrialparks building, hi-tech agriculture.
The two sides reached consensus on pushing for cooperation in energy, referringto India conducting oil and gas exploration and production and building thermalelectricity plants.
The two sides alsoagreed on implementing the framework agreement on exploring and using the spacefor peaceful purposes while boosting cooperation in economic development,culture, and people-to-people exchange.
They discussedregional and international issues of shared interest. Vietnam backs India’s ActEast policy and its greater role in the region and the strategic partnershipwith ASEAN. The two sides will continue coordinating and supporting each otherat international and regional forums.
The two PMs sharedthe view on the importance of ensuring peace, stability, security, safety, andaviation and maritime freedom in the East Sea, highlighting the compliance withinternational law, including the United Nations’ Convention on the Law of theSea (UNCLOS) in 1982, with respect to the diplomatic and legal processes,settlement of disputes with peaceful measures on the basis of internationallaw.-VNA
Cooperation in shipbuilding between Vietnam and India was the focus of discussion at a workshop jointly hosted by the Ministry of National Defence, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
The Embassy of India in Vietnam and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) jointly held a workshop titled “Mahatma Gandhi: The Saint from Gujarat” in Hanoi on October 2.
Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Phan Van Giang on October 3 held talks with Indian Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba who is on official visit to Vietnam from October 3-8.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung and his Indian counterpart Preeti Saran co-chaired the ninth political consultation and sixth strategic dialogue at the deputy foreign ministerial level between Vietnam and India in Hanoi on October 24.
The Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi, India on October 27 held a meeting with over 100 local high school students and teachers to introduce the nation and people of Vietnam as well as the partnership between the two countries.
Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang received visiting Indian Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa in Hanoi on November 1.
Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army Luong Cuong is on an official visit to India with the aim of enhancing defence ties between the two countries.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi (Source //baochinhphu.vn) 
