Peace activists from peace organisations and councils of various countries around the world gathered at the World Peace Council (WPC) meeting that opened in Hanoi on November 24.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee, addresses the meeting (Photo: //thoidai.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Peace activists from peace organisations andcouncils of various countries around the world gathered at the World PeaceCouncil (WPC) Executive Committee's meeting that opened in Hanoi on November 24.
Opening the event, National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu, who isalso Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee, noted that in 68 years offormation and development, the WPC has made important contributions to theworld movements of fostering solidarity with nations struggling for peace,independence, democracy and progress.
The council greatly supported the formation of a large network of peoplesupporting Vietnam during the country’s fights for national independence andreunification in the past as well as the current construction and developmentcause.
Luu expressed hope that through the meeting, the first one held afterthe council’s congress in Brazil in 2016, participants will discuss frankly andobjectively on peace and security in the region and the world, and shareexperience of their country’s peace activities, thus designing a specific planof actions to increase its role and influence in the maintenance of peace.
President of the WPC Socorro Gomes said that over the past years, the councilhas actively protested wars, interferences and coup d’états and demanded fairpolitical solutions to disputes.
She noted that fighting for peace, democracy and justice is anunchangeable trend of the current era, which is backed by the council.
During the two-day event, participants also sought measures to implementspecific activities of the council in the 2017-2020 period.
On the occasion, Luu presented the Friendship Order to Pallab Sengupta,Secretary General of the All-India Peace and Solidarity Organisation torecognise his efforts in strengthening the friendship between India andVietnam.
At the event, Luu also presented the insignia of “For peace andfriendship among nations” to President Socorro Gomes, General Secretary AthanasiosPafilis, and Executive Secretary Iraklis Tsavdaridis of the WPC.-VNA
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The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
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In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
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VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
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The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee, addresses the meeting (Photo: //thoidai.com.vn) 
