NA leader receives heads of Vietnam’s overseas representative agencies
Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received ambassadors and heads of Vietnam’s overseas representative diplomatic agencies for 2019-2022 in Hanoi on October 9.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (fifth, right) and diplomats pose for a photo at the meeting in Hanoi on October 9 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairwoman of the National Assembly(NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received ambassadors and heads of Vietnam’s overseasrepresentative diplomatic agencies for 2019-2022 in Hanoi on October 9.
Congratulating the diplomats on theirappointment, the top legislator said she believes that they will overcome alldifficulties and challenges to fulfill their assigned tasks.
Chairwoman Ngan noted the diplomatic sector,including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has obtained numerous achievementsand greatly helped to maintain a peaceful and stable environment for nationaldevelopment and defence and the country’s stature and prestige promotion.
There has also been stronger coordinationbetween State and parliamentary diplomacy, she said.
The top legislator added that the NA’s externalwork will continue to be enhanced in the time ahead to further promote its roleand stature at international and regional parliamentary forums.
Ngan asked the Foreign Ministry and theambassadors to work closely with the External Relations Committee and otheragencies of the NA to successfully organise bilateral and multilateralparliamentary diplomatic activities.
Additionally, they also need to furthercoordinate with the committee, the Party Central Committee’s External RelationsCommission and relevant agencies to step up the Party and NA’s diplomatic linksand people-to-people ties with other countries.
According to her, many heavy responsibilitiesare awaiting the diplomatic sector, including fostering Vietnam’s relationswith other countries in a more substantive manner, especially when the countrytakes over the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020 and serves as a non-permanent memberof the UN Security Council for 2020-2021.
The chairwoman wished the diplomats a successfulterm to help strengthen Vietnam’s relations with other countries and foreignpartners and raise the country’s prestige and standing in the world.
On behalf of the ambassadors and heads ofrepresentative diplomatic agencies, Ambassador to China Pham Sao Mai pledgedthat their agencies will make utmost efforts to fulfill the tasks assigned bythe Party, State and people, including reinforcing the NA’s cooperation withforeign parliaments./.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (fifth, right) and diplomats pose for a photo at the meeting in Hanoi on October 9 (Photo: VNA) 
