Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on September 18 visited Kanagawa prefecture, the fourth largest economic hub and one of Japan’s six national strategic special zones.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Kanagawa (Source: VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on September 18 visited Kanagawa prefecture, the fourth largest economic hub and one of Japan’s six national strategic special zones under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic policy.
Meeting Governor Kuroiwa Yuji, the Party chief hailed the host’s initiative to hold the Vietnam Day in Kanagawa and local investors’ effective projects underway in Vietnam.
He said he hoped that Kanagawa would continue working closely with Vietnamese partners in the fields of industry, hi-tech agriculture, and the training of quality human resources.
The leader vowed all possible support for Kanagawa to facilitate comprehensive and mutually-beneficial ties with Vietnamese localities.
The Party leader attended a ceremony launching the “Vietnam Fiesta in Kanagawa”, initiated by Governor Governor Kuroiwa Yuji, in Yokohama port city.
Opening the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh expressed his belief that Kanagawa and Yokohama would become Vietnam’s trading gateway of top significance in Japan, contributing to deepening the bilateral extensive strategic partnership and ties between Kanagawa and Vietnamese localities in agriculture and labour.
The event, designed to introduce to Japanese and Kanagawa people the land, cultural identity and landscape of Vietnam, will last until September 20.
While in the prefecture, the Party leader witnessed the signing of an economic cooperation agreement between Hung Yen province and Kanagawa prefecture.
He also visited Fuji Electric – a world giant in electrical equipment manufacturing.
Fuji Electric President Michihiro Kitazawa suggested Vietnam modernise its infrastructure and vowed to train and recruit Vietnamese workers.-VNA
Japanese newspapers on September 16 and 17 covered Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to Japan, highlighting the all-around solidarity between Vietnam and Japan.
Japan’s relationship with Vietnam is now in its prime, Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives Tadamori Oshima said while meeting with visiting Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Tokyo.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency is proposed to prioritise official development assistance to infrastructure, human resources, poverty reduction and climate change response in Vietnam.
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.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Kanagawa (Source: VNA)
