Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrived at Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest in the afternoon of September 8, starting his official visit to Hungary.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is welcomed at Ferenc Lizt International Airport in Budapest on September 8 (Photo: VNA)
Budapest (VNA) –General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee NguyenPhu Trong and his entourage arrived at Ferenc Liszt International Airport inBudapest in the afternoon of September 8, starting his official visit toHungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
An official welcome ceremonyfor him and the delegation was held at the airport.
Vietnam and Hungaryestablished diplomatic relations on February 3, 1950. Hungary provided Vietnamwith valuable support and assistance during the latter’s national defence andconstruction. Over the past years, bilateral relations have seen very positivedevelopments, with the exchange of delegations, especially at the high level,taking place regularly through the channels of parties, administrations,national assemblies, and localities. The two sides also have had effectivecooperation at multilateral forums, particularly at the United Nations andwithin the framework of the Asia – Europe Economic Forum.
Hungary takes Vietnam as itsmost important partner in Southeast Asia. The Hungary visit by the Party leaderaffirms Vietnam’s advocate of taking Hungary as a traditional partner of thetop importance in Middle-eastern Europe, strengthens the mutual understandingand trust between the two countries’ leaders and peoples, creates a newlandmark and motive, and brings the Vietnam – Hungary relations to a newheight.
Under his schedule, duringhis stay in Hungary from September 8-11, Party leader Trong will hold talks andhave meetings with leaders of the host country, witness the signing of manycooperation documents between the two countries, meet representatives of theHungary – Vietnam Friendship Association, tour Szentendre city, deliver aspeech at the second Vietnam – Hungary conference of rectors of universities,visit the Vietnamese embassy and talk with representatives of the Vietnamesecommunity in the country.-VNA
There is still large room for the economic and trade ties between Vietnam and Hungary to grow, as bilateral trade stood at only 354.3 million USD in 2017.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong sent a message of thanks to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of his official visit to Russia from September 5-8.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong attended a ceremony in Moscow, Russia on September 8 marking the 60th founding anniversary of the Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association (RVFA).
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong successfully concluded his official visit to Russia in the afternoon of September 8, and left Moscow for an official visit to Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is welcomed at Ferenc Lizt International Airport in Budapest on September 8 (Photo: VNA) 
