Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong the visit made by President Barack Obama to Vietnam as a reaffirmation of the commitment of the two countries’ leaders to the bilateral comprehensive partnersh
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) welcomes US President Barack Obama (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hailed the visit made by President Barack Obama to Vietnam as a reaffirmation of the commitment of the two countries’ leaders to the bilateral comprehensive partnership while receiving the US leader in Hanoi on May 23.
He affirmed Vietnam continually considers the US one of its leading partners, stressing the need for both sides to further the comprehensive partnership in a more practical and effective manner on the basis of respecting each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions, and not intervening in each other’s internal affairs, for their people’s interests and for peace, stability, cooperation, development and prosperity in the region and the world.
The Party chief appreciated the US cooperation with Vietnam in activities to address war aftermath and hoped for the country’s continued assistance in this field.
He reaffirmed Vietnam’s viewpoint on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, asking the US to continue implementing its technical assistance commitment for Vietnam during the enforcement process.
He also exchanged notes with the guest on measures to step up the two countries’ economic cooperation.
The Party General Secretary also welcomed statements and actions of other countries, including the US, in a bid to maintain peace, security and stability in the region.
He reiterated Vietnam’s stance of handling disputes in the East Sea by peaceful, diplomatic and legal measures on the basis of following international law.
For his part, President Obama spoke highly of the role and vision of the Communist Party of Vietnam in leading the country to achieve important accomplishments over the past years and in its strategic policy on the TPP negotiation process.
He affirmed that the US considers Vietnam its important partner in the region, while pledging to do everything he can to boost his country’s relations with Vietnam in priority fields, especially the provision of technical assistance for Vietnam’s TPP enforcement, following the spirit of the Joint Statement on the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership in 2013 and the Joint Vision Statement in 2015.
He confirmed that the US’s complete lifting of its ban on lethal weapon sales to Vietnam is to create a change in the two countries’ relations.
The US leader also highlighted the necessity to ensure maritime and aviation safety, security and freedom, and to address disputes in the East Sea by peaceful means with respect to international law.
He expressed his belief that Vietnam-US relations will grow even further in the future, for each country’s interests as well as for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.-VNA
US President Barack Obama’s official visit to Vietnam from May 23-25 is expected to usher in a new period of more rapid and stronger development in relations between the two countries.
A number of the US newspapers have recently published articles highlighting the warming relationship between the US and Vietnam on the threshold of the US President’s visit to Vietnam .
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.
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.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) welcomes US President Barack Obama (Photo: VNA)
