Hanoi (VNA) – The third Indian Ocean Conferenceis scheduled for August 27-28 in Hanoi, heard a press briefing on August 21.
Nguyen Vu Tung, Director of the Diplomatic Academy ofVietnam, said at the Hanoi press conference that the Indian Ocean plays animportant role in sculpting the architecture of the Indo-Pacific region and hasbeen the topic of many international forums.
Themed “Building Regional Architectures,” the conference isexpected to promote strategic cooperation and trade ties between countries;consolidate security frameworks and administration processes; and contribute tomaintaining peace, stability, development, and connectivity in the region, hesaid.
It also offers an opportunity for participating countries tolearn more about the significance and strategic position of the Indian Ocean onthe world’s map, he added.
Topics to be discussed include security, economy, and tradeacross the Indian Ocean and neighbouring areas in the Indo-Pacific region;evolving regional architectures; cooperation between concerned countries intrust building; respect for international standards and laws; peacefulsettlement of disputes; oceanic administration; and the settlement ofnon-traditional security challenges at sea.
Talking about the selection of Vietnam as the venue of theevent, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Harish Parvathaneni highlighted the strongdevelopment of Vietnam-India ties. In particular he stressed that the twocountries establishing their comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016, withtwo-way trade reaching nearly 13 billion USD in 2017, and exchange of visits bysenior leaders of the two countries during the occasion of the 45th anniversaryof diplomatic ties.
What is more, Vietnam is one of the countries recording thefastest growth rate in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific region, with a moresolidified international position, he said, noting that Vietnam is a pillar inIndia’s Act East policy.
The conference is hoped to help promote the image of Vietnamactively integrating into the world, as well as responsibly building regionalarchitectures and stepping up international maritime collaboration. –VNA
An Indian scholar has hailed Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang's upcoming visit to India as a significant event, given the fact that the Vietnamese President has a very positive attitude towards the bilateral ties and has a fair knowledge about the status of the relationship between the two countries.
The Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City has hosted a tourism promotion programme, inviting local people to experience the different flavours of Indian culture, cuisine and nature.
Indian scholars have highly valued Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s State visit to India early this month, affirming that it created a new momentum for sustainable relations of the two countries in the future.
Measures to promote cooperation between India’s eastern and northeastern regions and eastern countries were discussed at a workshop in Odisha state, India, from March 16-18.
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 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.
At the press conference (Source: vov.vn) 
