Deputy spokeswoman clarifies issues of public interest
Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang talked about several issues of public concern during the ministry's regular pressconference held virtually on August 19, one of which is the upcoming visit by US Vice President Kamala Harris to Vietnam this month.
An aircraft carrying over 1.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine at Noi Bai airport (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign Ministry’s Deputy SpokeswomanPham Thu Hang talked about several issues of public concern during the ministry's regular press conference held virtually on August 19, one of which is the upcoming visit by US Vice President Kamala Harris to Vietnam this month.
Hang said the visit is being arranged byVietnamese and US agencies concerned.
She stressed that all visits by the two countries’ high-ranking leaders and the exchangeof delegations at al﷽l levels aim to further deepen the Vietnam – US comprehensivepartnership, for the benefits of the two peoples, and for peace, stability,cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Regarding reports that the American Apparel &Footwear Association (AAFA) has sent a letter to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to express their support of Vietnam's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hang said Vietnam welcomes andappreciates every support by countries and partners in pandemic prevention and control work.
"We hope that countries and international organisations would continuesharing information, technology, finance, health care and vaccines so as to sooncontrol and wipe out the pandemic," the deputy spokeswoman said, adding that Vietnam, for its part, has been actively cooperating with and contributing to the international community’s commonefforts in the regard.
Referring to immigration regulations for fully vaccinated passengers, Hang informed that on August 4, the Health Ministry issuedguidelines on quarantine for people entering Vietnam who have been fully vaccinated or have recoveredfrom COVID-19, which requires them to undergo concentrated quarantine for seven days and health monitoring for the next seven days.
The Foreign Ministry is working with the Health Ministry and theMinistry of Information and Communications to build criteria, a m🃏echanism torecognise and allow the use of vaccination certificates and vaccine passports of other countries,thus creating favourable conditions for people entering the country that suit the domestic situation and comply wi🍰th Vietnamese and international laws, Hang said.
To make it easier to follow the Health Ministry’s guidelines,the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with the Health Ministry has issued temporaryguidelines on checking and recognising foreigners’ COVID-19 vaccination and recoverycertificates which are officially introduced to Vietnam via diplomatic channels of 44countries and territories. The list of countries and territories with officially introduced certificates are regularly updated on the website lanhsuvietnam.gov.vn The deputy spokeswoman added that those not coming from the above countries and territories couldcontact Vietnamese representative agencies in their countries to certify such papers./.
The Vietnamese Government always pays attention to and ensures medical care and health safety of foreigners in the country, including citizens of the Republic of Korea (RoK), especially amidst complex developments of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam has closely followed the situation in Afghanistan and hoped that Afghanistan will soon stabilise for the benefit of its people and for peace and stability in the region, said Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.
Vietnam calls on the international community to strengthen cooperation to jointly respond to climate change, Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing held via videoconference in Hanoi on August 19.
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.
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.
An aircraft carrying over 1.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine at Noi Bai airport (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) 
