Legislative leader meets Vietnamese community in Australia
Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tong Thi Phong called at the Vietnamese Embassy in Canberra and met with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Australia on January 12.
Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tong Thi Phong calls at the Vietnamese Embassy in Canberra and meets with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Australia (Photo: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) – Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly TongThi Phong called at the Vietnamese Embassy in Canberra and met with representativesof the Vietnamese community in Australia on January 12.
The legislativeleader is in Australia to attend the annual 28th meeting of the Asia-PacificParliamentary Forum (APPF 28) from January 13-16.
VietnameseAmbassador to Australia Ngo Huong Nam reported to the NA Vice Chairwoman thatthe Vietnamese community in Australia now numbers more than 300,000, who havebeen working actively to connect the two countries.
Representativesof the community said they are proud of the strong development of the homecountry in all aspects, and the enhanced position of Vietnam in the internationalarena. They affirmed their wish to continue contributing to Vietnam-Australiarelations and preserving the traditional cultural characteristics for theirchildren and grandchildren.
NA Vice Chairwoman TongThi Phong briefed the Vietnamese community on the achievements that Vietnam hasmade in 2019. She highlighted that the latest session of the NA had adoptedmany important legal documents, such as the revised Labour Code, the law on alcohol-relatedharm prevention, the resolution on developing ethnic minority regions and theresolution approving two legal documents on the national border between Vietnamand Cambodia.
She reiteratedthe policy of the Party and State of Vietnam that considers overseas Vietnamesean integral part of the Vietnamese nation. She said the Party and State will addressissues raised by the overseas Vietnamese such as nationality, and asked theEmbassy to regularly report the expatriates’ opinions and petitions to the Governmentfor timely revision of policies.
The NA leaderexpressed her wish that the overseas Vietnamese will continue to preserve thetraditional cultural characteristics, strengthen bonds among in the communityand work to eradicate hostile and mistaken thinking towards Vietnam./.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Nganon August 23 affirmed that the Vietnamese legislature always supports the strong development of ties with Australia, a partner with increasingly important stature in Asia-Pacific and the world.
Overseas Vietnamese in Australia and many international friends gathered to welcome Lunar New Year (Tet), the most important annual festival for Vietnamese, at a celebration held by the Vietnamese Embassy in the host nation on January 4.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 6 sent sympathies to his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison over massive fires which has caused huge losses to the country.
Overseas Vietnamese in the US, Australia and Thailand have organised a wide range of activities to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
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.
Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tong Thi Phong calls at the Vietnamese Embassy in Canberra and meets with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Australia (Photo: VNA) 
