Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang is leading a high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of National Defence on a working visit to Russia to attend the 10th International Military-Technical Forum (Army-2024) and inauguration ceremony of a monument dedicated to Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who joined battles to defend Moscow in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang and the high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of National Defence pay floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh’s Monument in Moscow. (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang is leading a high-ranking delegation of the Ministry of National Defence on a working v🎃isit to Russia to attend the 10th International Military-Technical Forum (Army-2024) and inauguration ceremony of a monument dedicated to Vietnamese volunteer soldiers who joined battles to defend Moscow in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
During the visit from August 10-14, the Vietnamese defence chief will hold talks with his counterpart Andrey Belousov.
On August 11, General Giang and the high-ranking delegation paid floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh’s Monument in Moscow, visited a building next to the Kremlin Palace where the late Vietnamese leader worked from 1923-1924.
The same day, the delegation visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia where they were briefed by Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi on the socio-economic situation of the host country, the life of the Vietnamese community and the embassy's work in the past time.
Addressing the meeting, General Giang spoke highly of the embassy's contributions in promoting the Vietnam - Russia relationship, including bilateral defence cooperation.
Regarding this working trip, Giang emphasised that on the basis of the good traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, the Vietnam - Russia defence cooperation continues to be effectively implemented in the spirit of "trust, practicality, efficiency, and comprehensiveness", in various forms such as exchange of delegations, especially high-level ones; training; military technology; collaboration within the framework of the Vietnam - Russia Tropical Centre; political-military cooperation and coordination in international multilateral activities, at multilateral mechanisms and forums on defence.
He hoped to continue receiving the support of the embassy as well as the ambassador in further strengthening the defence cooperation, thereby contributing more to the overall traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries./.
Through a joint statement issued, 11 cooperation agreements signed as well as high-level meetings held during Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20, the two countries have agreed on major orientations to further deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership in five key aspects, stated Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
Cooperation in training high-quality human resources between Vietnam and Russia remains a top priority for Vietnam in the coming time, Pham Quang Hung, Director of the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET)'s International Cooperation Department has said.
Vietnam and Russia issued a joint statement on further deepening the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, President To Lam said while co-chairing a meeting with the press with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hanoi on June 20 following their talks on the same day.
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.
