Northern provinces strengthen ties with Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Representatives from northern border provinces of Cao Bang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh and Ha Giang and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on February 25 signed a memorandum of understanding on their friendship cooperation for 2022-2026.
Online get-together between leaders of four Vietnamese provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Cao Bang (Photo: VNA)
Cao Bang (VNA) - Representatives from northern border provinces of Cao Bang, Lang Son, QuangNinh and Ha Giang and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on February25 signed a memorandum of understanding on their friendship cooperation for2022-2026.
The document was inked within the framework of an online get-togetherbetween leaders of the four Vietnamese provinces and the Chinese region, and the 13th meeting of the Joint Working Committee.
Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu stressedthat developing comprehensive strategic partnership with China is always astrategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
He proposed that Vietnam’s border provinces and China's region maintain exchanges and contacts at all levels inflexible forms, and share experience in socio-economic development planning,especially in building policies and comprehensive solutions during the rapidrecovery and sustainable development process.
Secretary of Cao Bang's Party Committee Tran Hong Minh (R) signs memorandum of understanding on friendship cooperation (Photo: VNA)
The parties should strictly implement reached cooperation documentsand agreements, effectively implement existing cooperation mechanisms andagreements, he said, asking them to find a fundamental and appropriate solutionto completely solve the congestion of goods at border gates.
Last year, despite serious impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,the two sides maintained effective collaboration, contributing to stabilising people’slives, ensuring social order, and boosting economic development.
Exports through border gates in the northern border provincesof Vietnam and China posted positive results, with a total export turnover of9.14 billion USD.
In the year, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region granted 550,000doses of Sinopharm vaccine against COVID-19 and medical equipment and suppliesto Vietnam’s northern border provinces./.
Over the past years, the northern province of Quang Ninh has been working to gradually establish itself as a “gateway” for cross-border trade between Vietnam and China, thus contributing to bilateral economic ties.
Vietnam has proposed China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to provide all possible conditions for cross-border trade during a video teleconference between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Party Secretary of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Lu Xinshe earlier this week.
China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region donated medical supplies worth 62.55 million CNY (about 9.7 million USD) to aid Vietnam’s COVID-19 fight in a ceremony held in Nanning on September 11.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son talked on the phone with Party Secretary of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Lu Xinshe on September 14, congratulating Guangxi on its achievements in recent years, especially in controlling the pandemic and maintaining socio-economic development momentum, as well as its successful organisation of the 18th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO).
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.
Online get-together between leaders of four Vietnamese provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Cao Bang (Photo: VNA) 
Secretary of Cao Bang's Party Committee Tran Hong Minh (R) signs memorandum of understanding on friendship cooperation (Photo: VNA) 
