Friendship Night marks 65th anniversary of Vietnam-Indonesia diplomatic ties
A Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Night was co-held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Embassy of Indonesia in Vietnam on November 16 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (1955 – 2020).
The Friendship Night of Indonesia and Vietnam is held on November 16 to mark the 65th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties. (Photo: Embassy of Indonesia in Vietnam)
Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Night was co-held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and theEmbassy of Indonesia in Vietnam on November 16 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (1955 – 2020).
The event featured traditional music performancesfrom both countries and honoured winners of the video competition “Aku &Indonesia”.
In his opening remarks, Indonesian Ambassador to VietnamIbnu Hadi said Indonesia is the first country in ASEAN to establish diplomaticrelations with Vietnam and the 11th in the world to recognise it asan independent country.
He recalled the historic visits of President Ho Chi Minh toIndonesia and Indonesian President Seokarno to Vietnam in 1959, saying they laid solid foundation for the Vietnam-Indonesia relationship. The spirit of friendship between the two leaders is a historictreasure that must be promoted and passed to the future generations, he said.
Hadi, who is about to finish his four-year mission inVietnam, said he is honoured to witness Vietnam’s robust growth and the positivedevelopment of the bilateral ties.
Also present at the event, Deputy Minister of Culture,Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong highlighted Indonesia’s important role in theregion, saying the multi-faceted cooperation between the two nations isdeveloping comprehensively and extensively at both bilateral and multilaterallevels.
Vietnam and Indonesia have seen progress in politics,economy, investment, culture and more, particularly since 2013 when the twocountries upgraded ties to a strategic partnership, he said.
As Vietnam and Indonesia have a lot in common in culture andhistory, the two countries enjoy shared benefits in fostering regionalconnection and international integration, the deputy minister continued. Thetwo nations have together achieved numerous positive results in the ASEANSocio-Cultural Community, contributing to the building of an ASEAN Community ofsolidarity and development.
He expected that the event will promote ASEAN’s culturaldiversity, enhance mutual understanding and solidarity between the two nationsand their people, and further strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership./.
The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) and the Embassy of Indonesia jointly held a workshop on relations between the two countries in Hanoi on October 26.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo sent a clear message that as a leader-level dialogue forum, the East Asia Summit (EAS) must continue to build “strategic trust” and strengthen cooperation in the region, especially to deal with COVID-19, the country’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has said.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called on ASEAN Plus Three countries, including 10 ASEAN members and China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, to establish a health security mechanism to deal with future pandemics.
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.
The Friendship Night of Indonesia and Vietnam is held on November 16 to mark the 65th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic ties. (Photo: Embassy of Indonesia in Vietnam)
