National politics academy steps up international training, research cooperation
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) had a meeting in Hanoi on January 12 with leaders of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations, Foreign Ministry, and Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations as well as 100 ambassadors and head of diplomatic corps.
Hanoi (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) had a meeting in Hanoi on January 12 with leaders of the Party Central Committee's Commission for External Relations, Foreign Ministry, and Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations as well as 100 ambassadors and head of diplomatic corps.
Addressing the event, HCMA President Nguyen Xuan Thang said he hopes for more attention and collaboration of foreign embassies, diplomatic missions, international organisations, and development agencies in Vietnam concerning international cooperation programmes and projects.
He informed the guests that the academy’s international engagements were in full swing last year, covering the reception of high-ranking leaders of foreign countries; and the organisation of 29 international seminars and conferences, and of forums on development and human resources training courses, among others.
According to Thang, the establishment has also been conducting joint projects with international partners serving the country’s training and research, with highlights including those to establish the Vietnam-Australia centre, to make human rights subject part of Vietnam’s universal education system, and to launch the Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI).
On behalf of participating diplomatic delegations, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis affirmed the HCMA’s important role in training and fostering future leaders of Vietnam. She spoke highly of the advisory role of the academy, especially in developing a policy framework for sustainable development and leaving no one behind.
Tamesis said she wishes to continue joint worth with the HCMA in the time to come, notably in the organisation of dialogues and knowledge exchanges on human development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)./.
President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Theoretical Council Nguyen Xuan Thang hosted a reception for Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie on August 26.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) exchanged experience in Party building and leading national development at a symposium on September 28.
Politburo member and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang made a working visit to Israel from May 10-14, aiming to strengthen the bilateral friendship and cooperation.
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam (UNDP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation on September 7.
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.
At the event (Photo: VNA) 
