GMS-6, CLV-10 begins in Hanoi with senior official meetings
Senior official meetings of the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Summit (CLV-10) are scheduled to open in Hanoi on March 29.
The Senior Officials' Meeting of the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS-6) in Hanoi on March 29 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Senior official meetings of the sixth Greater MekongSub-region (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development TriangleSummit (CLV-10) are scheduled to open in Hanoi on March 29.
The GMS-6 and CLV-10 taking place on March 29-31 are among the biggestmultilateral events hosted by Vietnam this year.
About 2,000 delegates are expected to attend the events, including GMS leaders,and representatives from international organisations such as the President ofthe Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Director General of the World Bank (WB),ASEAN Secretary General and representatives of the Asian InfrastructureInvestment Bank (AIIB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),among others.
Vietnam hosting the two events continues to affirm the country’s increasing position,as well as its role and contributions to regional cooperation mechanisms. Thisis an opportunity for regional leaders to discuss issues of shared concern on boostinginvestment cooperation, trade, ensuring security and using Mekong River watersustainably. It is also a chance for Vietnam to increase cooperation and connectivity,serving the country’s socio-economic development.
♋ The sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit, themed “Leveraging 25 years ofcooperation, Building an integrated, sustainable and prosperous GMS aims tocelebrate the 25th founding anniversary of the GMS Programme and definecooperation orientations to build a region of prosperity, integration andsustainable development.
GMSwas established in 1992 as an initiative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).The GMS Programme is the most complete cooperation programme that involvesVietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and China’s Yunnan and Guangxiprovinces. Priority fields include infrastructure development, energy,telecommunications, tourism, trade-investment, human resources, and theenvironment.
Meanwhile,the CLV-10 aims to review the implementation of the Master Plan forSocio-Economic Development of the CLV Development Triangle Area for 2010-2020and discuss cooperation orientations in the coming time, especially seeking toincrease the trilateral economic connectivity.
♉ TheCLV Development Triangle Area was established in 1999, covering Vietnam’s KonTum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong provinces; Laos’ Sekong, Attapeu and Saravanprovinces; and Cambodia’s Stung Treng, Rattanak Kiri, and Mondul Kiri. In 2009,the three countries agreed to add Vietnam’s Binh Phuoc province, Cambodia’sKratie province, and Laos’ Champasak province to the area. Its cooperationfocuses on the fields of security, external affairs, transport, industry,agriculture, trade, investment and environmental protection.-VNA
Vietnam will organize the sixth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS-6) Summit and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV-10) Development Triangle Summit in Hanoi from March 29-31.
Vietnam has actively taken part in developing initiatives for enhanced cooperation within the GMS to boost economic growth, strengthen economic connectivity and aid poverty reduction effort in the region.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested the best preparations for the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-Region Summit (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Development Triangle Summit (CLV-10)
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a rehearsal of activities of the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS-6) and the 10th Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Summit (CLV-10) in Hanoi on March 27.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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 Senior Officials' Meeting of the sixth Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS-6) in Hanoi on March 29 (Photo: VNA) 
