FM’s Cambodia visit to realise agreements reached by senior leaders: Ambassador
The visit to Cambodia by Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son from January 19-20 aims to realise agreements reached by senior leaders of the two countries, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The visit to Cambodia by VietnameseMinister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son from January 19-20 aims to realise agreements reached by senior leaders of the two countries, saidVietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang.
The minister’s visit will be made at the invitation of DeputyPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation ofCambodia Prak Sokhonn.
It takes place nearly one month after a state visit to🍸Cambodia by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Tang told 𒅌the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’scorrespondents on January 17.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang (Photo: VNA)
Son and Prak Sokhonn will discuss activitiesmarking the 55th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties (June 24, 1967-2022),along with regional and international issues of shared concern.
The visit will contribute to deepening and improving theefficiency of the “good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability” between the two countries,the ambassador believed.
Tang suggested Vietnam and Cambodia maintain andfoster their political ties, raise public awareness of the strategic importance and vital significanceof the relationship to national construction and defence in each country in thenew situation, consolidate their political trust, and enhance their multi-facetedcollaboration.
At the same time, they should strengthen cooperationin national defence and security, and external affairs, while closelycoo💖rdinating at regional and international multilateral forums, helpingCambodia successfully perform its role as ASEAN Chair in 2022.
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Apart from forging economic links to create newmomentum for national development, the two countries need to step up theirpartnerships in culture, education-training, health care and science-technology,the ambassador added.
Vietnamese and Cambodian ministries, agencies,localities, especi꧟ally border localities, organisations and associations shouldbeef up their cooperation and friendship, contributing to deepening the comprehensivecooper♔ation, he said./.
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos have committed to enhancing cooperation in fighting transnational crimes in all forms, especially drug crime, human trafficking, smuggling, terrorism and high-tech crime.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City held a get-together on January 7 to mark 43 years since the victory in the Southwestern border defence war and the joint victory on January 7, 1979 of Vietnam and Cambodia over the genocidal regime.
Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong on January 11 held an online working session with Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces General Vong Pisen.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang (Photo: VNA) 
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