Party chief: Vietnam wants to expand cooperative ties with Myanmar
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong reiterated Vietnam's consistent policy that attaches importance to strengthening and expanding the friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Myanmar.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong shakes hands with Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in their meeting in Hanoi on April 20. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party ofVietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong reiterated Vietnam'sconsistent policy that attaches importance to strengthening and expanding the friendshipand multifaceted cooperation with Myanmar.
The Party leader made the remarks at a reception in Hanoion April 20 for Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.
He spoke highly of the development of Vietnam-Myanmarrelations in recent years and expressed his hope that the State Counsellor’s visitwill mark a milestone, contributing to the enhancement of friendship andmultifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
The Party chief welcomed the results of the earlier talksbetween State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucand suggested the two sides foster cooperation in all areas, particularlytrade, investment and cultural exchange as well as within ASEAN and regionaland international forums for peace, stability, cooperation and development inthe region and the world as well.
Aung San Suu Kyi, for her part, said she was delighted to pay herfirst-ever official visit to Vietnam and to witness the country’s greatsocio-economic development under the leadership of the CPV.
The State Counsellor highlighted similarities between the two nationsand affirmed that Myanmar will closely work with Vietnam in maintaining peace,stability and cooperation in the region and in building a united and strongASEAN Community.
She stressed that Myanmar wants to boost comprehensivecooperative relations with Vietnam in the time ahead, through Party, governmentand people channels, especially the exchange of high-level visits.
This is the first official visit to Vietnam by Aung San Suu Kyi, who isalso Myanmar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the President’sOffice, aiming to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
Her visit takes place in a context of increased political trust and cooperationbetween the two nations.
Vietnam and Myanmar set up diplomatic ties on May 28, 1975. The two countrieselevated their ties to the level of comprehensive cooperative partnershipduring a State visit to Myanmar by General Secretary of the CPV CentralCommittee Nguyen Phu Trong in August 2017.-VNA
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi began her two-day official visit to Vietnam on April 19 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Many Vietnamese firms have shifted their focus to new markets like Myanmar but doing business in the once-isolated nation is not easy, largely due to its poorly-crafted business regulations.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and State Counselor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi agreed to further deepen bilateral trade and investment on win-win basis towards achieving 1 billion USD or higher in two-way trade during their talks in Hanoi on April 19.
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.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong shakes hands with Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in their meeting in Hanoi on April 20. (Photo: VNA)
