Embassy marks 244th US Independence Day, 25 years of Vietnam-US ties
The US Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony in Hanoi on October 9 to celebrate the 244th anniversary of the US’s independence and the 25th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations.
Acting Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long addresses the ceremony in Hanoi on October 9 (Photo: cand.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The US Embassy in Vietnam held aceremony in Hanoi on October 9 to celebrate the 244th anniversary of the US’sindependence and the 25th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomaticrelations.
On the half of the Vietnamese Government, ActingMinister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long congratulated the US leaders and people ontheir major anniversary and appreciated efforts by US government agencies topromote bilateral ties.
He emphasised that with the 25-year relationsbased on mutually beneficial cooperation and mutual respect, the two countries’comprehensive partnership has attained positive strides and been expanded andstrengthened in all spheres.
He highly valued the strongly growing bilateraltrade, which has turned the US into the biggest market of Vietnamese exportsand Vietnam into one of the markets with fastest growth of imports from the US.
The US assistance in addressing war consequencesin Vietnam, particularly the detoxification of dioxin contamination at Da Nangand Bien Hoa airports and the identification of remains of soldiers missing inaction, is an important effort contributing to the trust and cooperationbetween the nations, according to Long.
The official also lauded the countries’practical and effective healthcare cooperation, especially in the fight againstCOVID-19.
For his part, US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrinkaffirmed that his country supports a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnamand respects Vietnam’s political regime.
He stressed amid the COVID-19 pandemic affectingevery aspect in almost all countries around the world, healthcare cooperationhas become a bright spot in bilateral relations, noting that the two countrieshave been provided each other with effective and timely support and increasedthe sharing of information, experience and resources so as to together respondto the outbreak.
The diplomat also spoke highly of the countries’cooperation at multilateral forums like ASEAN and the United Nations.
He reiterated the US’s pledge to continuehelping Vietnam settle war legacies and promote links in economy-trade,education, healthcare, and science-technology, thereby further intensifyingbilateral connections, meeting the two peoples’ aspirations, and contributingto regional and global peace, stability, cooperation, and development./.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a meeting with businesses in Hanoi on September 14 to promote the import of agricultural products from the US.
Timothy Westbrook, an expert from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has completed his COVID-19 quarantined period and began his task at the HCM City-based Son Son irradiation centre.
The United States (US) government through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) donated 100 brand-new ventilators to Vietnam during a hand-over ceremony in Hanoi on September 30 to support its ongoing response to COVID-19.
The Association of Vietnamese Professionals and Students in the US is organising the “Vong Tay Nuoc My 8” (the US’s arm 8) event from October 9 to 11 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Acting Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long addresses the ceremony in Hanoi on October 9 (Photo: cand.com.vn) 
