Gathering celebrates 70 years of Vietnam-Poland diplomatic ties
A gathering was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6 to mark 70 years of Vietnam-Poland diplomatic ties (February 4) and the 30th founding anniversary of the city’s Vietnam-Poland Friendship Association (June 26).
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Association's merit certificates are presented to representatives of the Vietnam-Poland Friendship Association at the gathering on November 6 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – A gathering was held in Ho ChiMinh City on November 6 to mark 70 years of Vietnam-Poland diplomatic ties(February 4) and the 30th founding anniversary of the city’s Vietnam-PolandFriendship Association (June 26).
Chairman of the association Nguyen Dang Cuongsaid Poland was one of the first countries to recognise and set up diplomaticrelations with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republicof Vietnam. It continually supported Vietnam during the two resistance wars andthe following national construction.
In recent years, bilateral connections have beenincreasingly enhanced via mutual visits by their leaders and cooperation programmesin economy, culture, education, and people-to-people diplomacy, according tohim.
Cuong also took this occasion to thank formerleaders of the friendship association and the Polish Embassy in Vietnam forhelping the organisation fulfil its role as a bridge linking people of HCM Cityand Poland so as to contribute to the two countries’ ties.
Polish Ambassador Wojciech Gerwel expressed hisdelight at the strides in the nations’ traditional friendship, noting that theyhave developed their friendship and cooperation on the basis ofgovernment-to-government links, the Vietnamese people who used to study andwork in Poland, and the Vietnamese community in his homeland.
Congratulating the Vietnam-Poland FriendshipAssociation of HCM City on its founding anniversary, he voiced his hope thatthose who used to study and work in Poland will continue helping with bilateralfriendship and cooperation.
Poland is currently the largest trade partner ofVietnam in Central and Eastern Europe with bilateral trade topping 3 billionUSD in 2019. Vietnam mainly exports electronic products, leather footwear,apparel, and farm produce to Poland.
In addition, the two sides hold potential forcooperation in the areas Poland has strength in like software development, informationtechnology, heavy industry, and agricultural equipment./.
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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.
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 Vietnam Union of Friendship Association's merit certificates are presented to representatives of the Vietnam-Poland Friendship Association at the gathering on November 6 (Photo: VNA) 
