HCM City backs direct air route to Czech Republic’s Prague
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said the southern economic hub supports the opening of a direct air route to Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (6th R), Czech Minister of Justice Robert Pelikan (7th R) and other Vietnamese and Czech officials (Source: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Chairman of the Ho ChiMinh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said the southern economic hubsupports the opening of a direct air route to Prague, the capital city of theCzech Republic.
Phong and visiting Czech Minister of JusticeRobert Pelikan shared the views on June 8 that the air route would contributeto boosting tourism ties as well as people-to-people diplomacy between the twocountries.
HCM City hopes to enhance cooperation with theCzech Republic as the bilateral economic and trade links still remain modest,the host said.
He called on Czech businesses to invest in thecity in such areas as infrastructure, vehicles, energy, the manufacturing of farmingmachines and electric equipment, and food processing industry.
Phong expressed his belief that the CzechRepublic, with its role in the EU, will help connect and promote relationsbetween Vietnam and the EU, particularly in trade and investment.
For his part, Robert Pelikan affirmed that Czechfirms stand ready to invest in Vietnam.
Vietnam holds a lot of potential andopportunities to step up trade ties with the Czech Republic, he said,suggesting the two sides intensify the exchange of information to enable theirbusinesses to go into partnership.-VNA
Vietnam and the Czech Republic have issued a joint statement during the state visit to Vietnam from June 6-8 by Czech President Milos Zeman and his spouse. Following is the full text of the joint statement.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue lauded the ongoing Vietnam visit by President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman as a contributor to fostering the bilateral friendship and economic, trade ties.
Vietnam and the Czech Republic should maintain delegation exchanges at all levels and increase cooperation between their ministries, sectors, localities and businesses to carry out the signed agreements, said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has assured President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman that Vietnam always values the development of ties with traditional friends in the Central and Eastern Europe.
President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman and his spouse concluded their three-day State visit to Vietnam on June 8 at the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang.
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.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (6th R), Czech Minister of Justice Robert Pelikan (7th R) and other Vietnamese and Czech officials (Source: VNA) 
