Foreign leaders congratulate newly-elected President, NA Chairman
Foreign leaders continued to extend their congratulations to To Lam and Tran Thanh Man on their election as the State President and Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, respectively.
President To Lam at the swear-in ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign leaders continued to extend their congratulations to To Lam and Tran Thanh Man on their election as the State President and Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, respectively.
President To Lam received congratulatory messages and letters from leaders of Thailand, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Morocco, Finland, the Republic of Türkiye, Timor Leste, Uzbekistan and Slovenia and the ASEAN Secretary General.
In his message, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn affirmed that the Vietnam-Thailand strategic partnership has been growing fruitfully, both bilaterally and within the ASEAN framework. He expressed his belief that the two countries will maintain their close cooperation to step up the relationship, for the interest, development and prosperity of their people.
RoK President Yoon Suk Yeol wrote in his letter that the Vietnam-RoK relationship is at its best since they established diplomatic ties in 1992, and noted his hope that the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership will be elevated to a new level in all spheres, especially politics, economy, national defence, development collaboration, culture and people-to-people exchange.
The other well-wishers included ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and Crown Prince, Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina; Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko; Belgian King Philippe; President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev; President of Hungary Sulyok Tamas; King of Morocco Mohammed VI; President of Finland Alexander Stubb; President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev; President of Timor Leste José Ramos-Horta, and President of Slovenia Natasa Pirc Musar.
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Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man at the swear-in ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Seah Kian Peng expressed their wish for close coordination between the two countries to advance the bilateral relationship to a new height. They also invited their Vietnamese counterparts to visit Singapore at an appropriate time.
Australian Governor-General David Hurley, President of the Senate Sue Lines and Sp꧂eaker of the House of Representatives Milton Dick committed to continue cooperation with Vietnam 𒁃towards the common goals, and maintain high-level visits and meetings to contribute to tightening the bilateral ties.
Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Klaus Schwab also sent congratulatory letters to President To Lam and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man./.
World leaders have continued to extend their congratulations to To Lam and Tran Thanh Man after they was sworn in as the State President and Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, respectively, at the 15th legislature’s seventh sitting.
The top legislators of Japan and Belarus have sent letters of congratulations to Tran Thanh Man over his election as Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) at the 15th legislature's 7th sitting.
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.
