Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh and participants at the ceremony. Photo: VNA
The Vietnamese Embassy in the US on August 26 held a ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Vietnam’s diplomacy sector (August 28).
Addressing the event, Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh reviewed the sector’s 70-year glorious path of serving national defence and construction.
He said that this year is an important year for Vietnam-US ties as the two countries are celebrating the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations with a recent visit by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the US, during which both sides issued a joint vision statement.
The diplomat expressed his belief in the bright future of Vietnam-US ties.
On the occasion, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Trong Son also spoke to Vietnam News Agency correspondents on the achievements Vietnamese Embassy in France has obtained in past years as a result of the comprehensive diplomatic programme in the host country.
The embassy has contributed to increasing the two countries’ delegation exchanges at all levels. French President Francois Mitterand was the first western president to visit Vietnam in 1993, while President Jacques Chirac came to Vietnam twice and incumbent President Francois Hollande plans to visit the country soon, he noted.
Economic diplomacy has also been sped up, he said, noting that France is now one of the largest European investors and trade partners of Vietnam.
About 7,000 Vietnamese nationals are currently studying in France, said the ambassador.
In terms of diplomacy among the peoples, Son said many French walked hand-in-hand with Vietnamese during the revolution for national independence, with outstanding names like Henri Martin and Raymonde Dien.
The embassy has maintained a loyal camaraderie with traditional friends while expanding affable relations with French people through different channels, helping promoting the image of Vietnam and its people in France, he said.
The diplomacy sector, established in August 28, 1945 with the formation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has contributed significantly to the national revolution with victories seen in the Geneva Agreement in 1954 and Paris Agreement in 1973.
So far, Vietnam has set up diplomatic relations with 185 countries and strategic partnerships with 24 entities, including all United Nations Security Council permanent members.
Vietnam also has economic-trade relations with 220 countries and has become a member of 70 regional and international organisations.-VNA
The recent visit of Vietnam’s Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong to the United States marks a significant milestone in the growing relationship between the two nations.
Vietnam and the US have witnessed remarkable progress in their bilateral ties over the past two decades and will continue to work together to deepen their comprehensive partnership in the future.
The diplomatic sector must lead the way as the country begins a new period in international integration, when it takes up a proactive role in deciding the rule of the game.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
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.
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.
Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh and participants at the ceremony. Photo: VNA
