Ministry values international cooperation in defence-security
Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam received visiting Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Samuel Fringant of the French-based DCI Group on February 23 in Hanoi.
Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam (R) and visiting Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Samuel Fringant of the French-based DCI Group (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Politburo member and Minister ofPublic Security To Lam received visiting Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerSamuel Fringant of the French-based DCI Group on February 23 in Hanoi.
The group is the operator of the French Ministry for theArmed Forces for the transfer of know-how to the nation's partner countries.
Lam said at the meeting that he visited the group’s booth atthe defense and security exhibition in Vietnam last December and was veryimpressed with its models, helicopter pilot training programmes, andassistance, unmanned aerial vehicles.
He stressed his ministry highly values and wishes to furtherpromote cooperation activities with French partners in the field of defense-security, including air force, maritime police, unmanned aircraft, cyber security,special training, medicine, and satellite telecommunications.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)
In response, Fringant wished the countries’ collaboration will grow stronger, reaping sound outcomes across all sectors.
He added that he believes the coordination between theVietnamese ministry and competent French agencies will be fortified in the timeto come, contributing to the bilateral ties./.
A lot of cultural exchange activities have been held in both Vietnam and France, contributing importantly to bringing the two countries’ people closer.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam (R) and visiting Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Samuel Fringant of the French-based DCI Group (Photo: VNA) 
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
