Identification of corruption in public sector related to private sector – a hard task: workshop
Corruption in basic public services like health care and education would seriously impact efforts in ensuring citizens' fundamental rights, heard a workshop, themed “Identification and prevention of corruption in public sector related to private sector – international experiences and recommendations for Vietnam” in Hanoi on December 26.
Patrick Haverman, Acting Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam, speaks at the workshop. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Corruption in basic publicservices like health care and education would seriously impact efforts in ensuringcitizens' fundamental rights, heard a workshop, themed “Identification and preventionof corruption in public sector related to private sector – international experiencesand recommendations for Vietnam” in Hanoi on December 26.
The workshop was organised by the Party CentralCommittee’s Commission for Internal Affairs in coordination with the UnitedNations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Norwegian Agency for DevelopmentCooperation (Norad). It formed part of a project to strengthen Vietnam’simplementation of the UN Convention Against Corruption launched by UNDP, withthe support of Norad.
In his remarks, deputy head of the Commission forInternal Affairs Nguyen Thanh Hai affirmed the strong determination and effortsby the Party and the State in the fight against corruption and other negativephenomena, which has received public support and praise from the internationalcommunity, significantly contributing to maintaining political stability andpromoting socio-economic development, and international integration.
However, it is not easy to identify and prevent corruptionin the public sector related to the private sector, he said, noting that itrequires both reality reviewing and international experience sharing, especially inbasic public services like health care and education.
The knowledge and experience shared at the workshopwill help the commission and other relevant Vietnamese agencies in policy consultationand making, according to the official.
A report presented at the workshop showed that the Partyhas issued many guidelines and policies to identify and prevent corruption in healthcare and education, and that countermeasures carried out by Vietnam are quitecompatible with those under the convention.
The report also gave recommendations to Vietnam toidentify corrupt acts and raise the efficiency of anti-corruption measures,particularly in health care and education./.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong chaired a meeting of the standing board of the Central Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Corruption and Negative Phenomena on November 22, during which he stressed the need to find solutions to the slow settlement of corruption cases.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Patrick Haverman, Acting Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam, speaks at the workshop. (Photo: VNA) 
