Party delegation attends international workshop in Mexico
A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam attended an annual international workshop entitled “Political parties and a new society” held by the Labour Party of Mexico (PT) in Mexico City from April 4-6.
Head of the Vietnamese delegation Nguyen Viet Thao (R) talks to leader of the Labour Party of Mexico (PT) Alberto Anaya (Photo: VNA)
Mexico City (VNA) – A delegationof the Communist Party of Vietnam attended an annual international workshopentitled “Political parties and a new society” held by the Labour Party ofMexico (PT) in Mexico City from April 4-6.
Addressing the event, whichattracted nearly 500 delegates worldwide, head of the Vietnamese delegationNguyen Viet Thao congratulated the leftist movement in Mexico for their recentachievements.
Thao, who is deputy director ofthe Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, noted that the workshop, the 23rd held so far, has become a major and significant platform for the leftist andprogressive forces in Latin America and the world. He expressed his belief thatthe event will continue making important contribution to strengthening the solidaritybloc of leftist and progressive parties in Latin America.
The Vietnamese party delegatehighlighted the great accomplishments of leftist revolutions in Latin America inthe first two decades of the 21st century, including reiterating thevalue of Marxism-Leninism in the current era, outlining the methods to carryout revolution in the context of globalization, and supplementing theories andideas to Marxism-Leninism based on the reality in Latin American countries.
Speaking at a plenary session,PT leader Alberto Anaya emphasized Vietnam’s rising role and position in theinternational arena, describing the CPV as a model for leftist and progressivepolitical parties in the world.
He also expressed his wish topromote the traditional friendly ties between the PT and the CPV, and betweenthe two countries.
On the occasion of the workshop,the PT and the Vietnamese party delegation introduced a book on selected piecesof writing by President Ho Chi Minh on peace, democracy and gender equality.
During their stay in Mexico, the Vietnamese partydelegation held talks with senior leaders of the PT, courtesy visits to thechief of the ruling National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) and the official in charge of externalrelations of the InstitutionalRevolutionary Party (PRI), and working sessions with several party delegationsto the workshop.-VNA
A delegation of the Communist Review, a magazine of the Communist Party of Vietnam, paid a working trip to Mexico from October 9-13 to share press-related experiences.
A delegation from the northern province of Hai Duong visited Mexico from November 13-19 to study this Latin American market and exchange experience in urban management.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico and the International Studies Faculty of the Mexico Institute of Autonomous Technology jointly held a conference on the Vietnam-Mexico relations to discuss the outlook of cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Hoai Duong on January 16 assumed position of Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Mexico City (ACMC), replacing Philippine Ambassador Demetrio R.Tuason.
The Government and firms of Mexico see Vietnam as a potential market among members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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.