Party leader urges army to lead in preventing “self-evolution”
The army should lead the way in preventing internal “self-evolution” and “self-transformation,” Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong said at a meeting on December 19 with a delegation of exemplars in building the all-people national defence in 2009-2019.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and participants at the meeting (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The army should lead the way in preventing internal “self-evolution”and “self-transformation,” Party General Secretary and President Nguyen PhuTrong said at a meeting on December 19 with a delegation of exemplars inbuilding the all-people national defence in 2009-2019.
Members of thedelegation are the most outstanding among over 700 delegates nationwideselected to attend a national meeting on building the all-people nationaldefence and a ceremony to mark the 30th All-People Defence Festivaland 75th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
The Party leader,who is Secretary of the Central Military Commission, said the 75th anniversaryof the VPA is an occasion to sum up the valuable experiences in the revolutionarywar policy and the excellent military art of the army under the leadership ofthe Party and with the unity and consensus of the entire nation.
In the comingperiod, the army should uphold its heroic traditions, unite and coordinate withall forces to firmly safeguard the sacred territorial sovereignty of the Fatherland,he said.
On behalf of thedelegation, General Luong Cuong, member of the Central Military Commission and headof the VPA’s General Political Department, reported to the Party and Stateleader the outstanding achievements in building the all-people defence in theperiod from 2009-2029.
Major General LeXuan Thanh, Commander of the Coast Guard Region III, talked about the force’s effortsto protect sea and island sovereignty and support fishermen at sea, whileStanding Vice Chairman of Quang Ninh province’s People’s Committee Dang Huy Haubriefed the leader on the building of the people-based defence in his province.
Lieutenant SaMinh Ngoc from the Department of Peacekeeping Operationsspoke about the contribution of VPA officers and soldiers to the UN peacekeepingactivities in the past five years./.
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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.
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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 and President Nguyen Phu Trong and participants at the meeting (Source: VNA) 
