Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong met with President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher on March 26 afternoon (local time) as part of his official visit to France.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher (Source: VNA)
Paris (VNA) - General Secretary of theCommunist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong met with Presidentof the French Senate Gerard Larcher on March 26 afternoon (local time) as partof his official visit to France.
They were pleased to witness the development of two countries' relations in variousareas, while speaking highly important contributions of the two countries'parliaments to strengthening friendship, solidarity and comprehensivecooperation between the two nations and peoples.
Senate President Larcher affirmed France attachesimportance to Vietnam's position and role as well as the relations between thetwo countries.
He wished for the further development of multi-facetedcooperation between France and Vietnam, thus contributing to deepening thestrategic partnership between the two countries.
Trong affirmed Vietnam always attaches importance to therelations with France, and wishes to further intensify economic, trade andinvestment ties between the two countries, while expanding cooperation in otherfields.
He welcomed contributions of parliamentarians to promoting collaborationbetween the countries’ localities, urging the two sides to closely coordinateto organise the 11th conference on local cooperation in Toulousecity in 2019.
The Senate President supported Trong’s proposal on boosting bilateral cooperationin economy, trade and investment, and wished to increase affiliation in Frenchlanguage training and promotion in Vietnam
He affirmed to accelerate the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free TradeAgreement after the deal is signed, creating a driving force for economiccooperation between Vietnam and France as well as and other European Unioncountries.
At the meeting, host and guest discussed regional and international issues ofcommon concern.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong conveyed the invitation of Chairwomanof the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan to Senate President Larcher tovisit Vietnam at a convenient time. The later accepted the invitation withpleasure. - VNA
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Bilateral trade between Vietnam and France have seen positive growth, with Vietnam having enjoyed continuous trade surplus since 2010, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The French Communist Party pays much attention to initiatives to develop its relations with the Communist Party of Vietnam, said Denis Rondepierre, Politburo member and standing member of the Secretariat of the PCF.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong and his entourage arrived in Paris on March 26 morning, beginning the official visit to France.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher (Source: VNA) 
