Party official visits Vietnamese embassy in Belgium
Tran Quoc Cuong, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels as part of his trip to Belgium on September 26.
Tran Quoc Cuong, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels as part of his trip to Belgium on September 26. (Photo: VNA)
Brussels (VNA) – Tran Quoc Cuong,deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs,visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels as part of his trip to Belgium onSeptember 26.
The official briefed the embassy staff on thedomestic situation, noting that the Commission for Internal Affairs has beenassigned with compiling the strategy on building and perfecting a rule-of-lawsocialist State till 2030 with a vision towards 2045.
During his stay in Belgium, Cuong and his entouragehad working sessions with Belgian agencies to learn from the country’sexperience in areas which Vietnam is interested in.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and LuxembourgNguyen Van Thao, who is also head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the EU, highlightedthe good relations between Vietnam and Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU.
Vietnam wishes to step up cooperation with Belgiumin agriculture and boost agricultural exports to the country and Europe atlarge, he continued.
He said Vietnam is one of the four Asian countriesthat signed a new-generation free trade agreement with the EU, noting that theEU is Vietnam’s important partner in maritime economy, digital economy andclimate change response.
Meanwhile, Luxembourg is a crucial financial gatewayand has favourable conditions for promoting financial and economic ties with Vietnam./.
A forum to promote trade cooperation between Vietnam and Belgium took place in Brussels on June 28, as one of the main economic events between the two countries held after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
A delegation of the Vietnam - Belgium Parliamentary Friendship Group is paying a four-day working visit to the European country during which the two sides will share lawmaking experience and discuss scientists’ role in legislative activities.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) on July 13 bestowed its “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia upon outgoing Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Paul Jansen in recognition of his valuable contributions throughout his term of office in the country.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
Tran Quoc Cuong, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels as part of his trip to Belgium on September 26. (Photo: VNA) 
