Security in the East Sea came under the spotlight at a recent conference held in Warsaw, Poland, drawing the attendance of local researchers, students and the Vietnamese community.
Scholars and experts dicuss at the conference. (Source: VNA)
Prague(VNA) – Security in the East Sea came under the spotlight at a recentconference held at the Civitas University in Warsaw, Poland, drawing theattendance of local researchers, students and the Vietnamese community.
The event washeld by the Centre for Poland-Asia Studies (CSPA), the Vietnamese Culture andScience Institute under Almamer University, Collegium Civitas in collaborationwith Le Qui Don club.
At theconference, professors Tadeusz Iwinski, Pawel Behrendt and Oskar Pietrewicz ofthe CSPA and Dr. La Duc Trung from the Vietnamese Culture and Science Institutepresented reports on the East Sea situation and disputes among countriesrelated to the waters.
Reports all confirmedthat maintaining security at the East Sea plays a very important role inensuring freedom of maritime navigation and maintaining trade among countriesin the world.
The speakersshared the view that concerned countries should not use force to solve disputesat the East Sea, calling for the settlement of disputes via peaceful measuresbased on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
In his presentation,Dr. La Duc Trung introduced to delegates the daily life of residents and VietnamesePeople’s Army’s soldiers on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
He recalled theincident when China used force to illegally occupy Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagoand some islets in Truong Sa, adding that the country is also buildingfacilities and militarising these islands.
ꦜ During theconference, the organising board also introduced 30 old maps and photostestifying to Vietnam’s sovereignty at the East Sea.-VNA
Vietnam reiterated sovereignty over the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa archipelagoes, and held that all construction and reclamation at the two archipelagoes without Vietnam’s permission are illegal.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh urged China to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty and international law in response to reporters’ question relating to recent actions by China in Hoang Sa archipelago.
The Vietnamese community in Prague, the Czech Republic, gathered on March 14 at a requiem dedicated to those who laid down their lives to safeguard the homeland’s sovereignty over seas and islands.
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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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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.
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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.
Scholars and experts dicuss at the conference. (Source: VNA)
