Hosting DPRK-USA Summit is success for Vietnam: Cambodian expert
The hosting of the upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit is a great success for Vietnam, head of the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s International Relations Institute Sok Touch said.
Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea and the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK Kim Jong-un (L) and US President Donald Trump at the first summit in Singapore last year (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – The hosting ofthe upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit is a great success for Vietnam, head of theRoyal Academy of Cambodia’s International Relations Institute Sok Touch said.
In a recent interview granted to Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents inCambodia, he said this proves Vietnam’s ability to create a place ofnegotiations between power countries.
According to Sok Touch, the selection of Hanoias a location for the second summit between Chairmanof the Workers’ Party of Korea and the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK KimJong-un and US President Donald Trump on February 27-28 after the first in Singapore last year is partlybecause of the fact that Vietnam is no longer a low-income country but lookingtoward to a relatively high one and a typical sample of economic success.
It also demonstrates that Vietnam is a stableand secured country with security management capability, the expert said,adding that global investors can trust Vietnam as a safe investmentdestination.
Sok Touch said Vietnam will draw a lot of globalattention through this event. Thousands of cameras around the world are turningto Vietnam and this is a great opportunity for the Southeast Asian country topromote its land and people.-VNA
When hosting the second DPRK-USA summit, Vietnam provides not only a venue with good logistics and security, but also encouragement for the two sides to leave the past behind, overcome their differences and look towards the future, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc.
The hosting of the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam is a great opportunity for Vietnam to improve its position and influence in the region, according to US experts.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) introduced a diverse range of activities from the tourism sector on the occasion of the upcoming DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam at a press conference in Hanoi on February 25.
A stamp collection commemorating the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam is set be issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 26.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea and the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK Kim Jong-un (L) and US President Donald Trump at the first summit in Singapore last year (Photo: AFP/VNA)
