Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has lauded contributions of press agencies to promoting Vietnam’s image to the world over the past time.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh speaks at the meeting. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minhhas lauded contributions of press agencies to promoting Vietnam’s image to theworld over the past time.
Meetingwith representatives of the press agencies on the threshold of the Lunar NewYear in Hanoi on February 1, the official said 2017 is a successful year of externalaffairs.
DeputyPM and FM Minh said he was impressed by reporters’ professionalism, saying theyhave kept a close watch on events and overcome difficulties to provideinformation about Vietnam’s external affairs promptly and accurately.
Hehighlighted the local reporters’ role in popularizing thoroughly the activitiesof the APEC Year 2017 activities hosted by Vietnam, especially the APECEconomic Leaders’ Week in November, central Da Nang city, thus spreadingVietnam’s image among international friends.
Manyarticles about APEC activities published by domestic press agencies were usedby their foreign counterparts, he said, noting that the international media hasalso described 2017 as an outstanding year of Vietnam.
Besides,the domestic press agencies and their representative offices abroad havecontributed to citizen protection, the official said.
Minhcalled on the press agencies, reporters and relevant units of ministries andagencies to continue accompanying the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in foreignnews services and cover the country’s external activities in a timely manner,contributing to realising the foreign policy of the Party and the State.-VNA
A workshop to introduce the foreign news service development strategy for the 2011-2020 period and the Government’s action programme in the field for the 2013-2020 period was held in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on May 20.
About 50 reporters and editors from local and central press agencies in Ho Chi Minh City gathered to discuss the state of external information service at a meeting in the city on January 13.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a project to develop some national print and online newspapers in service of external affairs of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) to 2020 with a vision towards 2030.
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.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh speaks at the meeting. (Source: VNA) 
