Congress looks towards modern, professional Vietnamese press
A preparatory session of the 11th national congress of the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) for the 2020-2025 tenure was held in Hanoi on December 30, with the participation of more than 550 delegates representing over 27,000 VJA members nationwide.
The Vietnamese press circle is expected to actively integrate into regional and international press. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A preparatory session of the11th national congress of the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) forthe 2020-2025 tenure was held in Hanoi on December 30, with the participationof more than 550 delegates representing over 27,000 VJA members nationwide.
In his opening remarks, VJA Chairman Le Quoc Minh, whois also Editor-in-Chief of Nhan dan (People) Newspaper and deputy head of theParty Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, said thecongress takes place in the context of the entire Party, army and people strivingto successfully implement the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress.
The congress takes place in the context of the entire Party, army and people striving to successfully implement the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)
The delegates will review the realisation of theresolution adopted at the previous VJA congress and other documents regardingthe operation of the association, he said.
Notably, a new executive board will be elected for the2020-2025 tenure, bringing together journalists who have good virtue, capacity andprestige, according to Minh.
The tasks and solutions to be presented at the congress will practically contribute to building the Vietnamese revolutionary. (Photo: VNA)
The tasks and solutions to be presented at thecongress will practically contribute to building the Vietnamese revolutionarypress, towards modernity, professionalism and humanity, he said, adding thatthe Vietnamese press circle is expected to actively integrate into regional andinternational press.
On December 29, the standing board of the VJA held acongress for Party members, gathering 500 delegates./.
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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.
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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.
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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 Vietnamese press circle is expected to actively integrate into regional and international press. (Photo: VNA) 
The congress takes place in the context of the entire Party, army and people striving to successfully implement the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA) 
The tasks and solutions to be presented at the congress will practically contribute to building the Vietnamese revolutionary. (Photo: VNA) 
