Hanoi hopes for stronger partnership with capital city of Belarus
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh expressed his hope for enhanced connections with Minsk while addressing a meeting with visiting Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko on December 7.
At the signing ceremony of a cooperation programme between Hanoi and Minsk for implementing bilateral friendship and cooperation in the 2024 - 2026 period (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman ofthe Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh expressed his hope for enhancedconnections with Minsk while addressing a meeting with visiting Belarusian PrimeMinister Roman Golovchenko on December 7.
Informing his guest about thecooperation results between Hanoi and Minsk, Thanh said that since the two countriesset up diplomatic relations on January 24, 1992, their capital cities have beendeveloping multifaceted cooperation. They officially signed an agreement onfriendship and cooperative ties in November 2004.
They have maintained information sharing,trading activities, cultural and people-to-people exchanges, along with mutualvisits.
Duringthe first nine months of 2023, Hanoi exported 144,000 USD worth of goods toBelarus while recording 1.5 million USD in imports from this Eastern Europeancountry.
The management boards of the Hanoi-basedHoa Lac Hi-Tech Park and the Belarus Hi-Tech Park inked a cooperation deal inMay 2010 to promote the development of the software and information technologysectors in the two parks as well as the two countries at large, Thanh noted.
He called on PM Golovchenko to help promoteexchanges and cooperation of agencies and businesses of Belarus, includingMinsk, with Hanoi in the fields both sides are strong at, thereby fostering hiscity’s ties with Belarusian localities.
For his part, the Belarusian leader,who is on an official visit to Vietnam, voiced his belief that the strong partnershipsbetween the two capitals will become a highlight of the relations between Belarus and Vietnam.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and delegates (Photo: VNA)
To implement the cooperationprogramme for 2024 - 2026, he suggested Hanoi and Minsk build annualimplementation plans, firstly sending an art troupe to perform and hold aVietnamese culture day in Minsk, holding an economic and trade forum, andarranging a trip by a Vietnamese delegation to visit educational institutionsof Belarus and devise economic cooperation orientations.
Atthe meeting, Hanoi and Minsk signed a cooperation programme for implementing bilateralfriendship and cooperation in the 2024 - 2026 period./.
Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko’s official visit from December 6 to 9 holds special importance as it will affirm Vietnam’s key role as one of the important partners of the Eastern European country in Southeast Asia, said Belarusian Ambassador to Vietnam Uladzimir Baravikou.
The Vietnam-Belarus relationship is developing strongly, and the two countries boast potential to expand their cooperation in many fields, said Chairman of the Council of Experts of the Eurasian Research Fund Grigory Trofimchuk.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belarus Nguyen Van Ngu has highlighted the achievements and prospects of Vietnam-Belarus relations, and expectations for the upcoming Vietnam visit by Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko from December 6-9.
Vietnam and Belarus have upheld the traditional friendship and fruitful multifaceted cooperation established between Vietnam and the former Soviet Union. The two countries have actively fostered their friendship over the years, contributing to each other’s national development.
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.
At the signing ceremony of a cooperation programme between Hanoi and Minsk for implementing bilateral friendship and cooperation in the 2024 - 2026 period (Photo: VNA) 
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko and delegates (Photo: VNA) 
